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V55 KOM

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

125,249 mi
Last recorded125,249 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 KOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 125,249 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 122,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 120,694 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 118,407 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 116,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 113,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 112,878 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 107,330 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking slightly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 102,982 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,959 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,854 miles

near side rear tyre inner tread slight cut

Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,667 miles

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

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

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

near side and off side front tyres slight wear

Fail 17 Jul 2014 80,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

near side and off side front tyres slight wear

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,424 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,418 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,549 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing badly inner edges

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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V55 KOM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V55 KOM, 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 V55 KOM registered?

V55 KOM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is V55 KOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 KOM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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