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SB03 APB

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

87,982 mi
Last recorded87,982 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 APB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 87,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light, change discs with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trays.

Pass 29 May 2025 85,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light, change discs with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 28 May 2024 79,316 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear brake discs worn/lipped (new pads fitted

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 May 2023 73,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 68,832 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 68,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 57,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,774 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,845 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,135 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,592 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,103 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,206 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,874 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,601 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,967 miles

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

plastic under

Pass 6 Jul 2009 11,053 miles

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

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

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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SB03 APB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SB03 APB, 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.

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What year was SB03 APB registered?

SB03 APB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is SB03 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB03 APB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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