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SL55 PAU

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,086 mi
Last recorded95,086 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 PAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 95,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 94,599 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 94,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 93,511 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 92,403 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,863 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,462 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 88,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Brake Light out of holder

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Air suspension unit lower mount ball joint has slight play.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 78,952 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 78,952 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 75,420 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 69,283 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,044 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,556 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,481 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 48,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,622 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,657 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,816 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,654 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 PAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL55 PAU, 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

How do I check the history of SL55 PAU?

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What year was SL55 PAU registered?

SL55 PAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is SL55 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL55 PAU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL55 PAU have outstanding finance?

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