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R77 RHJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,110 mi
Last recorded109,110 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 109,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm limit 1.6mm (255/4 r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged going cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 108,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm limit 1.6 mm (255/40 r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror going cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 108,156 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 107,629 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens getting discolored (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 107,110 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 106,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 106,183 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,084 miles

Parking brake effiency close to requirement

Fail 20 Dec 2017 105,084 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Parking brake effiency close to requirement

Pass 6 Dec 2016 104,053 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,376 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 77,959 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 77,952 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 54,092 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,243 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,504 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,968 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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R77 RHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R77 RHJ, 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 R77 RHJ registered?

R77 RHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is R77 RHJ safe to buy?

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