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WWA 228

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,715 mi
Last recorded80,715 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWA 228
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,715 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,876 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 79,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 79,564 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2020 79,564 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 76,997 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 74,384 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2017 72,784 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,320 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 69,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 65,595 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 65,595 miles

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

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

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

brakes noisey

Pass 27 May 2014 60,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,561 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 46,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,196 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,071 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,832 miles

Offside Rear 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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WWA 228 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WWA 228, 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 WWA 228 registered?

WWA 228 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is WWA 228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWA 228 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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