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MY55 SJL

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,833 mi
Last recorded53,833 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY55 SJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 53,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 53,829 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 53,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 52,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 50,760 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 40,583 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 39,815 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 39,792 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 37,116 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,751 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,708 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,739 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 35,739 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,425 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,396 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,162 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,180 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 12,972 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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MY55 SJL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MY55 SJL, 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

How do I check the history of MY55 SJL?

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What year was MY55 SJL registered?

MY55 SJL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is MY55 SJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY55 SJL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MY55 SJL have outstanding finance?

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