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J88 RHL

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,313 mi
Last recorded14,313 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 RHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 14,313 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 14,024 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component wet around pump and steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately bolts missing from engine sump to secure pas pipes (2.1.5 (f) (i))

coolant reservoir insecure

Fail 29 Feb 2024 14,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component wet around pump and steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately bolts missing from engine sump to secure pas pipes (2.1.5 (f) (i))

coolant reservoir insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2023 13,796 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 13,175 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 12,963 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 8,356 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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J88 RHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J88 RHL, 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 J88 RHL registered?

J88 RHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is J88 RHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 RHL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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