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S300 RFC

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,658 mi
Last recorded45,658 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 RFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 45,658 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 45,015 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 44,316 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 40,319 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 40,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,059 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 36,472 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,451 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 34,441 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,790 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,290 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 29,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 26,629 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,859 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,610 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,085 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,728 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

vehicle presenter be aware the n/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall, though it is not enough to reach the cord

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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S300 RFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S300 RFC, 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 S300 RFC?

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What year was S300 RFC registered?

S300 RFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is S300 RFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 RFC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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