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V12 MCE

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,157 mi
Last recorded51,157 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 MCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 51,157 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 49,382 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 45,327 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 44,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 42,910 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 41,853 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 40,791 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,636 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,506 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,368 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 28 Jun 2016 33,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,476 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,222 miles

all tyre presures were low

front discs scored

Pass 12 Jan 2012 20,716 miles

front discs rust inner face

Fail 12 Jan 2012 20,716 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs rust inner face

Pass 17 Jul 2010 19,148 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,548 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,691 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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V12 MCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V12 MCE, 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 V12 MCE registered?

V12 MCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is V12 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 MCE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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