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SL55 SJM

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,453 mi
Last recorded73,453 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 SJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Strut unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Strut unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 72,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Strut unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Strut unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 70,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 69,797 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 66,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 63,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,415 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,557 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,699 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 43,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,275 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 30,209 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,215 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,849 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,171 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,534 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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SL55 SJM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc 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 SL55 SJM, 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 SJM registered?

SL55 SJM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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