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YD06 FBS

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,658 mi
Last recorded77,658 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 FBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 77,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2026 77,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,798 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S Wing mirror is slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,548 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Wing mirror is slightly loose

Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,460 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

O/S Wing mirror is slightly loose

Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,080 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

O/S Wing mirror is slightly loose

Pass 13 Sep 2021 69,558 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,789 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,697 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,843 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,154 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,575 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,068 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,184 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 52,184 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,548 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,236 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,728 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,494 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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YD06 FBS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YD06 FBS, 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 YD06 FBS registered?

YD06 FBS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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