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Y17 ACP

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4169cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests38 (32 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,781 mi
Last recorded46,781 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 ACP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

32 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 46,781 miles

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Jun 2026 46,779 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine cut out and wont start (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2026 25,334 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 25,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 46,754 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 25,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 46,461 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 23,978 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 45,898 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 23,527 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 23,085 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,287 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 21,956 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 21,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,854 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 21,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 41,695 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,067 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 38,838 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 15,573 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,734 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 13,744 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,894 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 12,187 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 May 2015 12,187 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 29,116 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 22 May 2014 10,607 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,925 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 9,505 miles

rear tyres tread cracked and starting to split (275/35/19)

Fail 28 May 2013 9,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres tread cracked and starting to split (275/35/19)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,861 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 22,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,338 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,924 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,103 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 17,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,785 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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Y17 ACP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,169cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y17 ACP, 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 Y17 ACP registered?

Y17 ACP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is Y17 ACP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y17 ACP shows 38 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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