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W55 DWH

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,517 mi
Last recorded45,517 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 DWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 45,517 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 43,877 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 42,374 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 42,313 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 42,313 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 41,409 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 40,841 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 Dec 2018 39,440 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 4 Dec 2017 36,973 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 33,634 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,447 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 28,273 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 24,613 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 23,405 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,806 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 17,265 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,130 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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W55 DWH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W55 DWH, 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 W55 DWH registered?

W55 DWH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is W55 DWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W55 DWH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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