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TBO 692

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,071 mi
Last recorded59,071 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBO 692
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 59,071 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 58,220 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,711 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 56,238 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,196 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,141 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 56,141 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,782 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,105 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,210 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,823 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,490 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 35,489 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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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TBO 692 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc 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 TBO 692, 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 TBO 692 registered?

TBO 692 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is TBO 692 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBO 692 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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