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V16 JDK

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,425 mi
Last recorded44,425 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 JDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 44,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 44,425 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 43,715 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,097 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 37,513 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,731 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 36,731 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,354 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 36,354 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition due to cracking/ageing

old rear tyres were wearing very badly inner edge recommend further investigation

Fail 15 Mar 2017 35,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cords may be exposed very soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,212 miles

front washers just meet reqirements

both rear tyres wearing very badly inner edge cords may be exposed soon

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,341 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,762 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,388 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,775 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,237 miles

ADVICE FRONT DISCS

Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,852 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,354 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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V16 JDK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 V16 JDK, 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 V16 JDK registered?

V16 JDK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is V16 JDK safe to buy?

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