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LJ06 XTD

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,751 mi
Last recorded83,751 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 XTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 83,751 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 83,735 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 83,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 80,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,625 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,722 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 66,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,969 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,007 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 58,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,034 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 51,032 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 May 2011 44,789 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 44,789 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2010 36,064 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 36,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 30,317 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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LJ06 XTD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LJ06 XTD, 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 LJ06 XTD registered?

LJ06 XTD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 May 2006.

Is LJ06 XTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 XTD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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