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UJZ 3868

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJZ 3868
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 86,286 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 84,020 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 82,411 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 80,802 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (both) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 80,802 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (both) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 76,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 75,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 75,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 66,770 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 66,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,451 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jan 2015 55,801 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,233 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,967 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 17,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,894 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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UJZ 3868 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UJZ 3868, 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

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What year was UJZ 3868 registered?

UJZ 3868 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is UJZ 3868 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJZ 3868 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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