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WJ06 CYV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,522 mi
Last recorded157,522 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 CYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 157,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 146,500 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 129,658 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side yellow marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 114,126 miles

Offside Front Lower bumber loose/damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 95,353 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 79,583 miles

brake pad wear light on

Fail 31 May 2016 79,571 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)

brake pad wear light on

Pass 18 May 2015 63,809 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,130 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 34,892 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,327 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,909 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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WJ06 CYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ06 CYV, 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 WJ06 CYV registered?

WJ06 CYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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