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YA06 YVN

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,479 mi
Last recorded84,479 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 YVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 84,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 84,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 82,887 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 82,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,632 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 79,154 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 78,117 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 78,092 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 78,089 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,011 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,565 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,084 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,495 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,203 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,273 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 54,583 miles

2x leds out in high level stop light

eml on

o/s/f tyre cut no cords

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,534 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 42,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,837 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,841 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,210 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 21,210 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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YA06 YVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YA06 YVN, 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 YA06 YVN registered?

YA06 YVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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The MOT history for YA06 YVN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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