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S13 VGC

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,799 mi
Last recorded36,799 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 May 2025 36,799 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 35,873 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 33,486 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 30,545 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 27,982 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 24,474 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 24,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 23,744 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,641 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 23,611 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,155 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,674 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 17,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,803 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 8,168 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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S13 VGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S13 VGC, 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

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What year was S13 VGC registered?

S13 VGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is S13 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S13 VGC shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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