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LJ06 XUG

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,253 mi
Last recorded70,253 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 XUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 70,253 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 70,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2025 68,781 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 67,829 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 66,419 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 65,322 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,256 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 64,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 63,521 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 62,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,747 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 58,490 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 58,490 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,859 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,419 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,478 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,971 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 45,304 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,752 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,165 miles

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of corrsion on in board face

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,158 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,451 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 XUG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LJ06 XUG, 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 LJ06 XUG registered?

LJ06 XUG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 2006.

Is LJ06 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 XUG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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