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SF55 SSF

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,266 mi
Last recorded104,266 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 SSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 104,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 98,465 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 91,696 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,019 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 74,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have deep cracks, no cords exposed

brake fluid level low, not below minimum

high level brake light not working

offside rear tyre has deep cracks, no cords exposed

Fail 25 Nov 2018 72,814 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have deep cracks, no cords exposed

brake fluid level low, not below minimum

high level brake light not working

offside rear tyre has deep cracks, no cords exposed

Pass 16 Nov 2017 69,870 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,787 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 62,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,880 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,073 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 47,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,860 miles

propshaft rear rubber coupling cracked/tearing

Fail 18 Mar 2013 129,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

propshaft rear rubber coupling cracked/tearing

Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,791 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 27,062 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,966 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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SF55 SSF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SF55 SSF, 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 SF55 SSF registered?

SF55 SSF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is SF55 SSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 SSF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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