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SL06 AAA

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,410 mi
Last recorded82,410 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 82,410 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 82,368 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 76,390 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 76,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (one in hub) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 71,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,939 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 66,939 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 64,706 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,074 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald far inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2020 59,421 miles

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

Noise from offside front suspension ball joint

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,093 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 47,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,965 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 34,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall to tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,262 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,113 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,873 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,038 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,281 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,578 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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SL06 AAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SL06 AAA, 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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SL06 AAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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