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YT06 VZA

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,698 mi
Last recorded85,698 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 VZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 85,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 84,536 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,368 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 80,980 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,836 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,033 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,070 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,220 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,035 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 76,033 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,911 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 71,731 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 67,002 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,002 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,332 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 50,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,651 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,615 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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YT06 VZA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YT06 VZA, 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 YT06 VZA registered?

YT06 VZA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is YT06 VZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT06 VZA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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