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SL55 HHH

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,457 mi
Last recorded49,457 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 HHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 49,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,436 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 48,821 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,791 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 46,910 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at lowest (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

oil present on undertray

Fail 2 May 2017 46,910 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at lowest (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

oil present on undertray

Pass 17 May 2016 45,818 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

oil leak on front undertray

Pass 7 May 2015 42,971 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,852 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 40,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs corrsion on inside

Pass 26 May 2010 33,518 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,794 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 21,790 miles

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

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 HHH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HHH, 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 SL55 HHH registered?

SL55 HHH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is SL55 HHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL55 HHH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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