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S123 SWS

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,706 mi
Last recorded95,706 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 SWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 95,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 93,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 90,374 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 85,203 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 79,715 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 78,525 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,749 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,058 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,571 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 67,571 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,634 miles

Inner edge of NSF tyre worn

Inner edge of OSF tyre worn

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Edges of OSF & NSF tyres feathered & worn

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,851 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 27,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,040 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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S123 SWS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S123 SWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S123 SWS?

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What year was S123 SWS registered?

S123 SWS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is S123 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S123 SWS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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