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SL55 HJB

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,859 mi
Last recorded61,859 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 HJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 61,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 61,396 miles

Engine service indicator on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil / air bag (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine suspect rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 61,395 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine service indicator on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil / air bag (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine suspect rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 60,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 59,185 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 57,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,686 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,815 miles

Offside Front Outer steering rack gaiter crumpled on outer fitting

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,324 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,649 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,712 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 23,286 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,023 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 17,109 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 15,890 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 15,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,573 miles

all four tyres bald inside edge

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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SL55 HJB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SL55 HJB, 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 SL55 HJB registered?

SL55 HJB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is SL55 HJB safe to buy?

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