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W123 LOW

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

54,004 mi
Last recorded54,004 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 LOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 54,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear lower hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber lower mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise front brake check as outer pads look low

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Apr 2025 52,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber lower mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise front brake check as outer pads look low

Pass 1 May 2024 51,009 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 49,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 48,143 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 48,135 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advise front brake check, front pads look low

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

slight engine misfire

Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 44,547 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 44,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 44,263 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 41,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2018 41,518 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 27,852 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2014 24,099 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm in centre and worn bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge (4/5mm across tread)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 24,099 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm in centre and worn bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge (4/5mm across tread)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 19,515 miles

offside front tyre slightly damaged on sidewalls

Fail 19 Sep 2013 19,467 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre has slight damage on inner & outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,869 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 10,207 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 3,578 miles

incorrectly spaced plates in boot. May be re fitted after test.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 3,578 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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W123 LOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W123 LOW, 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 W123 LOW registered?

W123 LOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is W123 LOW safe to buy?

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