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W12 PKB

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests39 (33 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,908 mi
Last recorded23,908 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 PKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

33 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 23,908 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 23,908 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 99,913 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 23,773 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 23,773 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 99,272 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 99,272 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 23,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 94,883 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jul 2022 23,477 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,094 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 21,856 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 21,856 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,807 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 89,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 21,706 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,486 miles

Front air suspension cover slightly poor condition.and n/s/r/

Nearside Front lowr arm slightly oil damp.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 18,237 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,185 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 9,671 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 9,671 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,344 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 75,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 7,751 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 74,099 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn bold on inner edges

near side front tyre cut in side wall no cords showing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 7,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,493 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 6,686 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,216 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 6,303 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,212 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

The extreme inner edges of the front tyres are bald.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 5,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,488 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 4,891 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 62,609 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,133 miles

front number plate delaminating

Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,819 miles

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

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

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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W12 PKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W12 PKB, 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 W12 PKB registered?

W12 PKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is W12 PKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 PKB shows 39 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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