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SK06 WLC

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,660 mi
Last recorded48,660 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 WLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,660 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,661 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 46,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,522 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 42,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,698 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 37,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 34,555 miles

cracking in tread o/side rear tyre

scuff mark n/side rear tyre outer wall

Fail 7 Feb 2014 34,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracking in tread o/side rear tyre

scuff mark n/side rear tyre outer wall

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,351 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 30,349 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2012 25,128 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted

nearside front tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,945 miles

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

brake discs corroded

travel in h/brake

Pass 22 Feb 2010 17,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,828 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 12,824 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 WLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

SK06 WLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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