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DV06 WLJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,996 mi
Last recorded54,996 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 WLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 54,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 53,678 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 53,676 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 52,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 50,368 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 48,760 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,193 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 45,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 41,429 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,647 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,983 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 28,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,891 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,980 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,550 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,636 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outter edge

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,582 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 11,147 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 8,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 8,790 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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DV06 WLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DV06 WLJ, 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 DV06 WLJ registered?

DV06 WLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is DV06 WLJ safe to buy?

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