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YX06 JPY

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

156,723 mi
Last recorded156,723 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 JPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 156,723 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 155,666 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 154,170 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 152,626 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 151,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 149,930 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 148,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 145,387 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 138,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 128,626 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 116,383 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,814 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,063 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 82,471 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 82,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,725 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,111 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,162 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,248 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,368 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 19,368 miles

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

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

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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YX06 JPY 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 YX06 JPY, 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 YX06 JPY registered?

YX06 JPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is YX06 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX06 JPY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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