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SN55 BDR

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,707 mi
Last recorded54,707 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 BDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 54,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipe corroded offside front

Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 54,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 53,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 53,693 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 53,346 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,896 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 52,895 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,956 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,798 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 47,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,285 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 40,347 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,627 miles

LHF tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2013 36,627 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

LHF tyre wearing low on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,002 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,243 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,980 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 26,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,012 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 17,974 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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SN55 BDR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SN55 BDR, 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 SN55 BDR registered?

SN55 BDR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is SN55 BDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 BDR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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