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X40 BED

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,679 mi
Last recorded131,679 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 BED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 131,679 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 16 Sep 2019 130,517 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 130,404 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 129,325 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 126,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 121,551 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 121,551 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 121,141 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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X40 BED is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X40 BED, 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 X40 BED registered?

X40 BED is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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