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YD06 KAO

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,028 mi
Last recorded68,028 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 KAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 68,028 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 68,021 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 68,019 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted On offside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 54,453 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 54,432 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 52,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play press in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 50,718 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 48,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 46,497 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,720 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,286 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 40,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,370 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 32,405 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,595 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,975 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,707 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 KAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 YD06 KAO, 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 YD06 KAO registered?

YD06 KAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is YD06 KAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD06 KAO shows 19 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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