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MJ56 VDX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,645 mi
Last recorded45,645 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 VDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 45,645 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 45,009 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 44,152 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 43,591 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 42,545 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 41,282 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 38,316 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 37,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 34,291 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 34,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,873 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,263 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 27,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2012 20,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs getting rusty on inside edges.

both front inner brake pads wearing thin.

signs of oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,297 miles

n/s/f tyre getting worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre starting to get low on tread (3mm)

o/s/f tyre getting worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre starting to get low on tread (3mm)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,583 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 12,020 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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MJ56 VDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MJ56 VDX, 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 MJ56 VDX registered?

MJ56 VDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is MJ56 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ56 VDX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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