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RIJ 7959

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,115 mi
Last recorded71,115 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIJ 7959
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 71,115 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 71,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,378 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 64,111 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 63,895 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,572 miles

undertrays

Pass 1 Jun 2020 63,188 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 62,254 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,376 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 59,718 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 2 front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside exh offside front pipe weld braking on bracket

Fail 7 Oct 2016 59,718 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 2 front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside exh offside front pipe weld braking on bracket

offside washer jet poor

Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,526 miles

undertrays

Pass 7 Oct 2014 54,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,419 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2012 49,418 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,527 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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,409 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,290 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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RIJ 7959 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,746cc 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 RIJ 7959, 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 RIJ 7959 registered?

RIJ 7959 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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