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OE55 PJU

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,850 mi
Last recorded100,850 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 PJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 100,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 100,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,667 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 97,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2015 95,079 miles

Battery sign illuminated "visit workshop".

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 95,075 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 of 5 bolts (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault SRS airbag (5.4.2)

Battery sign illuminated "visit workshop".

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 92,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,306 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,021 miles

Both rear tyres to mot standard only

Some wear on both front brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,378 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,415 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,295 miles

all 4 tyres worn badly on inner edges

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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OE55 PJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE55 PJU, 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 OE55 PJU registered?

OE55 PJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is OE55 PJU safe to buy?

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