2006 Mercedes SL 5.0L Petrol · BN06 PBX
2006 Mercedes SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 84,627 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BN06 PBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 84,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BN06 PBX Mileage History
- 09/02/202483,074 mi
- 12/03/202483,100 mi+26 mi
- 26/02/202583,407 mi+307 mi
- 27/03/202684,598 mi+1,191 mi
- 14/04/202684,627 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN06 PBX MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes Sl (BN06 PBX) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced corroded within suspension”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced corroded within suspensio”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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