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J3 MEA

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

109,216 mi
Last recorded109,216 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 MEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 109,216 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 108,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 107,453 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 106,317 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,999 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 103,612 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 101,432 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 98,910 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 98,075 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,691 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 83,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,196 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,814 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,858 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 20,583 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 18,580 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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J3 MEA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J3 MEA, 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

How do I check the history of J3 MEA?

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What year was J3 MEA registered?

J3 MEA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is J3 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 MEA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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