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JBY 508J

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,798 mi
Last recorded65,798 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 508J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,798 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 64,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,251 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 64,468 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 57,082 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 57,028 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 May 2006 55,142 miles

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

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

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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JBY 508J is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JBY 508J, 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 JBY 508J registered?

JBY 508J is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is JBY 508J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 508J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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