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S500 PHS

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

26,267 mi
Last recorded26,267 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 PHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 26,267 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 26,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2025 25,793 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 25,775 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 25,674 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 25,176 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 25,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 25,023 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 24,740 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 24,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 23,932 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,081 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 23,055 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 21,784 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 21,010 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,473 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 17,809 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2013 17,128 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,183 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,149 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 13,965 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 13,965 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 11,884 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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S500 PHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S500 PHS, 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 S500 PHS?

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What year was S500 PHS registered?

S500 PHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is S500 PHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 PHS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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