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V6 RUX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,146 mi
Last recorded40,146 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 RUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 40,146 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 38,883 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 34,213 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 32,063 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 29,400 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Jul 2019 29,392 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Jul 2019 29,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 29,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,078 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,460 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,286 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,422 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,934 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 15,492 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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V6 RUX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V6 RUX, 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 V6 RUX registered?

V6 RUX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is V6 RUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 RUX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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