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BUJ 1L

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,987 mi
Last recorded64,987 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUJ 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 64,987 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 60,033 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 53,137 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 45,384 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,005 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 44,905 miles

Slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,513 miles

2x small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2017 44,437 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 44,263 miles

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,759 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,524 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes just in balance

run-out on front brakes

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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BUJ 1L is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BUJ 1L, 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 BUJ 1L registered?

BUJ 1L is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is BUJ 1L safe to buy?

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