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V8 JJX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,252 mi
Last recorded106,252 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 JJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 106,252 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 18 Jul 2024 105,592 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 105,265 miles

parking brake only just met minimum effort limit

Pass 17 May 2022 104,685 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 103,542 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 103,522 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 102,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 88,243 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension unit (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,375 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 51,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,089 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,698 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 33,045 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,692 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,010 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,400 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 22,400 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)

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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V8 JJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 V8 JJX, 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 V8 JJX registered?

V8 JJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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