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AO56 YOP

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,863 mi
Last recorded95,863 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 YOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive undereneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with under shield

Pass 23 Nov 2022 95,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with under shield

Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,019 miles

Vehicle fitted with undertray.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,757 miles

Oil leak underneath on the under tray

Pass 30 Apr 2020 94,007 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,290 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 87,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,011 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 82,011 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 77,802 miles

o/s/f door mirror /indicator lens broken

Fail 8 Jan 2016 77,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s/f door mirror /indicator lens broken

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,293 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2015 72,293 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,698 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,648 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 60,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,879 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front pads 2mm

small cut osr tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,064 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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AO56 YOP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO56 YOP, 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 AO56 YOP registered?

AO56 YOP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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