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BJ06 DJX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

39,169 mi
Last recorded39,169 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 DJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 39,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 38,994 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 38,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

headlamp cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2023 37,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 37,599 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 36,669 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 31,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2019 30,452 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 30,452 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,389 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

vehicle underbody has trays fitted restricting view to some testable items

Pass 21 Oct 2016 27,874 miles

front and rear brake pads 55% worn

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 21,700 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,968 miles

both rear tyres very close to legal limit (2.0mm)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,083 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,751 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)

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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BJ06 DJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BJ06 DJX, 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 BJ06 DJX registered?

BJ06 DJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ06 DJX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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