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BX06 WJV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,165 mi
Last recorded97,165 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 WJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 97,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 97,165 miles

Registration plate missing front and rear (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,646 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 May 2019 92,606 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,766 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,933 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

zero smoke

Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,307 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,862 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 78,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,600 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,792 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,063 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,119 miles

Front brake pads and discs wearing thin

Nearside front and nearside rear jacking point rubber blocks missing

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded on inner surface

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,812 miles

Nearside 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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BX06 WJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX06 WJV, 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 BX06 WJV registered?

BX06 WJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is BX06 WJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX06 WJV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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