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HD06 CJJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,235 mi
Last recorded129,235 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 CJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 129,235 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 129,195 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 129,191 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 129,131 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 129,126 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 118,584 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 117,686 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,808 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 100,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 93,568 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 79,943 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,399 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,254 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,732 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,483 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 36,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,282 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,227 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number slightly deteriated

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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HD06 CJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HD06 CJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD06 CJJ registered?

HD06 CJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 July 2006.

Is HD06 CJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD06 CJJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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