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FH55 KDJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,320 mi
Last recorded124,320 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 KDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 124,320 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Oct 2015 119,457 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

e.m.light on

under trays unable to full inspection on some items

Pass 15 Oct 2014 115,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light displayed

Fail 15 Oct 2014 115,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light displayed

Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,138 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2013 110,046 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

eml on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 104,755 miles

ESP Light on

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 104,755 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ESP Light on

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 99,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,755 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 93,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre worn low on the iner ege

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 87,837 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 86,643 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 86,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FH55 KDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FH55 KDJ, 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 FH55 KDJ registered?

FH55 KDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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