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V100 BLM

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,541 mi
Last recorded91,541 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV100 BLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 91,541 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 87,616 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 83,538 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 83,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,037 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 80,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 74,274 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 74,274 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,706 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,597 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 67,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,604 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,638 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 60,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,621 miles

Offside Rear tyre ,small cut in outer tyre wall

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,768 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,166 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,321 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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V100 BLM 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 V100 BLM, 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 V100 BLM registered?

V100 BLM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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