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SL55 GAS

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,622 mi
Last recorded56,622 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 GAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 56,622 miles

some play in front air shocks lower mountings

Pass 16 Apr 2025 56,438 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 56,436 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,598 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 52,462 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 51,100 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 49,805 miles

Nearside Front Slight play between lower arm and air suspension strut pin/ mounting

Offside Front Slight play between lower arm and air suspension strut pin/ mounting

Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,432 miles

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

Offside Front Cuts to tyre outer sidewall

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,835 miles

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,737 miles

Brake pad wear sensor is illuminated on dash

Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,229 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,443 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,768 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,285 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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SL55 GAS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SL55 GAS, 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 SL55 GAS registered?

SL55 GAS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is SL55 GAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL55 GAS shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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