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WKE 4

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,715 mi
Last recorded88,715 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKE 4
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 88,715 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover deterorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm+worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm+worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 82,740 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,181 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 77,180 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 72,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2013 67,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 18 May 2012 63,955 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,820 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 31 Jan 2011 54,696 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,819 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WKE 4 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WKE 4, 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 WKE 4 registered?

WKE 4 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is WKE 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKE 4 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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