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WJ55 TCV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,418 mi
Last recorded38,418 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 TCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 38,418 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Apr 2021 38,414 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2020 36,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 35,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,612 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 33,611 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,271 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,505 miles

all tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front numberplate may not be suitable for road use

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear numberplate may not be suitable for road use

Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,980 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 13,145 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 9,314 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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WJ55 TCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 WJ55 TCV, 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 WJ55 TCV registered?

WJ55 TCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is WJ55 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ55 TCV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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