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WX06 ZBV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 ZBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 120,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 114,169 miles

Both rear tyres showing sign of wearing on inside

Slight engine oil leak from back of engine!

Fail 24 Sep 2019 114,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Lower shock absorber ball joint!! (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Lower shock absorber ball joint!! (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres showing sign of wearing on inside

Pass 21 Sep 2018 100,705 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,342 miles

Front tyres inner sidewall perishing slightly

N/s/r tyre slightly wearing unevenly

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 67,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,761 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,615 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 3 Jul 2010 43,812 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,361 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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WX06 ZBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WX06 ZBV, 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 WX06 ZBV registered?

WX06 ZBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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