2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5L Petrol · 5 MAY
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 85,960 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
5 MAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 85,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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5 MAY Mileage History
- 20/10/202284,645 mi
- 18/10/202385,456 mi+811 mi
- 20/10/202385,456 mi
- 29/10/202485,887 mi+431 mi
- 27/10/202585,960 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
5 MAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sl (5 MAY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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