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YG06 YFM

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,768 mi
Last recorded101,768 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 YFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,768 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,846 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 96,030 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 96,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,309 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,673 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,675 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,611 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 81,315 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,315 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,308 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,668 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,826 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 61,647 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 52,312 miles

all tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,316 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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YG06 YFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YG06 YFM, 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 YG06 YFM registered?

YG06 YFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is YG06 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 YFM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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