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VK06 YFW

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,054 mi
Last recorded84,054 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 YFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 84,054 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))

Pass 5 May 2023 72,653 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 66,192 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 66,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear no plate light dim

Fail 2 Feb 2021 66,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear no plate light dim

Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,565 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,033 miles

all brake discs pitted and rusty

both rear brake hoses perished

both rear tyres perished

off side front tyre worn on inner

Pass 31 May 2016 62,738 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,115 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight damage outter walls

Pass 1 May 2014 58,675 miles

n/s/f tyre outter wall slight damage

Pass 21 May 2013 56,941 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 52,809 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 52,798 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,862 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 48,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,581 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,276 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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VK06 YFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VK06 YFW, 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 VK06 YFW registered?

VK06 YFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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