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C1 GJF

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,463 mi
Last recorded94,463 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 GJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 94,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 91,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,435 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 88,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 85,350 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 85,296 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 82,507 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 79,774 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 79,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,743 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded and scored.

Under trays fitted on.

Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,288 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 75,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,253 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 67,268 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 67,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,533 miles

Under trays fitted.

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 57,368 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,957 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,971 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,270 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,183 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 35,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,292 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,697 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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C1 GJF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C1 GJF, 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 C1 GJF registered?

C1 GJF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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