CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJK 1

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,433 mi
Last recorded27,433 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJK 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 27,433 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 27,433 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 24,300 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 23,686 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 22,289 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 20,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 17,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 14,603 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 11,282 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 10,292 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 9,762 miles

under body panels preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2015 9,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 8,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 7,899 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 7,089 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 6,122 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 5,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 4,235 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJK 1 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WJK 1, 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

How do I check the history of WJK 1?

You can check the full history of WJK 1 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJK 1 registered?

WJK 1 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is WJK 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJK 1 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJK 1 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJK 1. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.