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X28 BAB

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,029 mi
Last recorded62,029 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 BAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 62,029 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 62,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on badly worn down to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 60,194 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 57,539 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,716 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 51,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 46,371 miles

Front Chip in windscreen, not effecting drivers view

Pass 18 Sep 2020 43,684 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 43,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 40,230 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 34,590 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 31,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 23,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,767 miles

Both front tyre starting to spilt

Pass 14 Oct 2013 14,059 miles

Condensation in both indicator side repeaters.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,300 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,324 miles

Left licence plate lamp lens broken.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 8,284 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 6,813 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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X28 BAB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X28 BAB, 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 X28 BAB registered?

X28 BAB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 July 2006.

Is X28 BAB safe to buy?

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