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S1 RKS

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,243 mi
Last recorded32,243 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 RKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 32,243 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 32,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 32,110 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 32,079 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 31,814 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 31,804 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,017 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,401 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,750 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 29,750 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,283 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,124 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,425 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,513 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight scoring on front inner brake discs

slight twisting on o/s steering rack boot

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,540 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,400 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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S1 RKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S1 RKS, 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 S1 RKS?

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What year was S1 RKS registered?

S1 RKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is S1 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 RKS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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