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S500 AGJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,452 mi
Last recorded40,452 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 AGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 40,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 38,373 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 36,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 36,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple tears to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forwardmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 36,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forwardmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple deep cuts to inner sidewall - recommend changing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 34,153 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 33,651 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 33,311 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 32,773 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 30,526 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 29,026 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,795 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,401 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 23,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 20,046 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 17,117 miles

All four tyres worn inner treads

rear tyres have age cracks in sidewalls

Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 11,516 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 7,960 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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S500 AGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S500 AGJ, 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 S500 AGJ?

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What year was S500 AGJ registered?

S500 AGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is S500 AGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 AGJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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