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BX55 OJV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,211 mi
Last recorded83,211 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 OJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 83,211 miles

All four tyres perished and cracked

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 81,682 miles

All four tyres perished/ cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre starting to wear out of shape

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,702 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,147 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 70,126 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,205 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,007 miles

Both side repeaters have moisture inside and center rear brake light lense cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2014 45,401 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

cracks in tread sidewall area on all tyres

Pass 28 May 2013 41,094 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,985 miles

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

fuel flap catch broken

Pass 12 Feb 2011 30,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,158 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 20,618 miles

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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BX55 OJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BX55 OJV, 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 BX55 OJV registered?

BX55 OJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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