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BD56 RHY

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,411 mi
Last recorded79,411 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 RHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 79,411 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 74,988 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,413 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 65,917 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 65,250 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 64,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,970 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,122 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 8 May 2017 55,934 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,806 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,806 miles

o/s rear tyre worn to tread markers

rear brake pads 75% worn

Fail 28 Apr 2015 46,806 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

o/s rear tyre worn to tread markers

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 2 May 2014 42,362 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 42,362 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,453 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 37,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 33,315 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,182 miles

front number plate cracked

slight brake judder from n/s/f

Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,313 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 19,340 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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)

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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BD56 RHY 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 85%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,657 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BD56 RHY, 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

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What year was BD56 RHY registered?

BD56 RHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is BD56 RHY safe to buy?

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