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SL55 PLS

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,482 mi
Last recorded101,482 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 PLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 101,482 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 98,240 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 95,614 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 95,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 94,279 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 93,088 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 90,398 miles

Front play evident within steering system poss within rack n/s and o/s

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 87,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 86,386 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,469 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 80,444 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 78,907 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,632 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 72,560 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,576 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,892 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 58,892 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,422 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 PLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PLS, 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 PLS registered?

SL55 PLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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