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V8 UNP

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,878 mi
Last recorded49,878 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 UNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 49,878 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 46,299 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 37,662 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 30,090 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 26,165 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 25,075 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 24,554 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 24,212 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 23,884 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 22,970 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 21,948 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,181 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 19,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 19,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,165 miles

osf tyre cuts on sidewall - not thru to canvas

Pass 10 Nov 2011 12,748 miles

front tyres worn shoulders

osr tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 3 Nov 2011 12,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn shoulders

osr tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 12 Oct 2010 11,929 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 10,139 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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V8 UNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V8 UNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 UNP registered?

V8 UNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is V8 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 UNP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V8 UNP have outstanding finance?

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