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T111 MHC

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,624 mi
Last recorded112,624 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 MHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 112,624 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 112,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 106,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 106,391 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,904 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 95,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 89,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,393 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 80,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,255 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 74,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,482 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,843 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 64,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,805 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,326 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,169 miles

O\S\R Tyre cracked but not showing cord

Rear differential leaking fluid

Fail 22 Jun 2015 57,169 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

O\S\R Tyre cracked but not showing cord

Rear differential leaking fluid

Fail 18 Jun 2015 57,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

cracks to o/s/rear tyre and zero tread on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres cracked but not showing cord

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,794 miles

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Fail 2 Jul 2014 54,792 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,552 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,574 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,690 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,884 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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T111 MHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T111 MHC, 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 T111 MHC registered?

T111 MHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is T111 MHC safe to buy?

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