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S999 SBD

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,161 mi
Last recorded119,161 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 SBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 119,161 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 119,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 118,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 115,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 115,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 110,272 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 106,925 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 106,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 105,764 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 101,375 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 93,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,506 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,689 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,948 miles

EML ON

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 58,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,668 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,584 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,616 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,392 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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S999 SBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,657 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S999 SBD, 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 S999 SBD registered?

S999 SBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is S999 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S999 SBD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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