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SK06 VFY

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,379 mi
Last recorded66,379 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 VFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 66,379 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 66,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 63,970 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 61,142 miles

central locking fault manual key now stuck in boot

engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing the inspection of some components

tyre pressure message on dash

Fail 13 Feb 2021 61,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working both front washers no flow (3.5 (a))

central locking fault manual key now stuck in boot

engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing the inspection of some components

tyre pressure message on dash

Pass 19 Feb 2020 57,571 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,086 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 55,609 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 55,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 49,657 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,031 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 37,139 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 31,926 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 31,926 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,160 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges and perishing also sidewall damage

Fail 25 Jul 2013 31,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges and perishing also sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 20,966 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged

rear tyres starting to crack

very slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2010 14,262 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,517 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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SK06 VFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK06 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

SK06 VFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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