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BV06 MXJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,913 mi
Last recorded163,913 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 MXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 163,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 163,913 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 143,274 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 143,270 miles

Headlamp aim not tested car obviously not suitable to test due to broken spring (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 120,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2017 120,460 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,809 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 107,203 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 101,862 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,080 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 96,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,710 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 90,365 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 68,213 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,521 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 21,998 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BV06 MXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV06 MXJ, 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 BV06 MXJ registered?

BV06 MXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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