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SK06 VEX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,596 mi
Last recorded100,596 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 VEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 100,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 100,595 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 97,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 91,909 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,148 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,812 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,765 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,711 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre bald on edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,001 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,346 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,057 miles

front tyres unevenly worn

roof down when tested

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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SK06 VEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SK06 VEX, 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 SK06 VEX registered?

SK06 VEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for SK06 VEX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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