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V8 XXN

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,742 mi
Last recorded127,742 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 127,742 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 120,968 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 118,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 117,106 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 105,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 96,857 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 81,040 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,161 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 78,406 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limit (just acceptable)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 10 Feb 2017 74,534 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 74,498 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 71,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,921 miles

lower ball joint of both front suspension struts worn

Pass 8 Mar 2014 62,330 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,651 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,337 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 47,287 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,734 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,030 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 XXN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

V8 XXN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is V8 XXN safe to buy?

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