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JAD 12L

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,205 mi
Last recorded33,205 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAD 12L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 33,205 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 33,153 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 33,033 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 32,913 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 32,756 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 32,627 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 32,455 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 32,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 31,889 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 31,710 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 31,515 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 31,141 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,141 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,647 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,587 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 28,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,407 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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JAD 12L is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 JAD 12L, 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 JAD 12L registered?

JAD 12L is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is JAD 12L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAD 12L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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