Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 3,199 cc
6006 ELMOT history
6006 EL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Nov 1994. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 154,438 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 154,438 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 6006 EL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 18 Nov 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
6006 EL was last recorded at 154,438 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 154,438 miles · 24 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,438 miles
- 2024 – 153,614 miles
- 2021 – 153,324 miles
- 2020 – 153,180 miles
- 2018 – 152,461 miles
- 2017 – 149,280 miles
- 2016 – 144,137 miles
- 2015 – 138,665 miles
- 2013 – 122,995 miles
- 2012 – 122,971 miles
- 2006 – 122,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,438 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield breaking up on both silencers (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
14 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,438 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 154,438 miles
- Test number
- 444947687841
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield breaking up on both silencers (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Fail154,438 miles (+824)3 dangerous3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,438 miles
- Test number
- 294535523390
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very badly perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very badly perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very badly perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield breaking up on both silencers (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass153,614 miles (+290)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 153,614 miles
- Test number
- 642448677370
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,324 miles (+144)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 153,324 miles
- Test number
- 637898776012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass153,180 miles (+719)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 153,180 miles
- Test number
- 756420056782
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease not allowing a full inspection, visible pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass152,461 miles (+27)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 152,461 miles
- Test number
- 211749834205
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryO.s.f & n.s.f suspension shock dust cover insecure
Fail152,434 miles (+3,154)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,434 miles
- Test number
- 514442227704
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel nut damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear center to rear exhaust corroded
Pass149,280 miles (+5,143)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 149,280 miles
- Test number
- 935998733686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,137 miles (+5,472)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 144,137 miles
- Test number
- 288756766388
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust rubber insecure
- AdvisoryN.s.f shock absorber dust cover insecure
Pass138,665 miles (+15,670)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 138,665 miles
- Test number
- 559344335153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass122,995 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 122,995 miles
- Test number
- 486636163168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,971 miles (+415)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,971 miles
- Test number
- 318609112348
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass122,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 122,556 miles
- Test number
- 844487266148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,555 miles1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,555 miles
- Test number
- 563577266133
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteParking brake poor req attention
Questions about 6006 EL
- What vehicle is registration 6006 EL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 6006 EL on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Nov 1994. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 6006 EL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6006 EL is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 6006 EL?
- The MOT on 6006 EL is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 6006 EL done?
- 6006 EL was recorded at 154,438 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 1,611 miles a year.
- Has 6006 EL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 6006 EL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on 6006 EL ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 6006 EL find?
- 6006 EL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 10 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield breaking up on both silencers; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 7 more.
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