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EJ56 VHU

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,750 mi
Last recorded134,750 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 134,750 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 127,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

minor oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2022 123,916 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 27 May 2021 121,166 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 114,990 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 114,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 114,614 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Windscreen cracked over 10mm in the swept area, drivers view. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are 7 years old

Both front tyres splitting in inner side walls

Both rear tyres has various cuts in read and are 8 years old.

Engine covers and under trays fitted

free play in both front wheel bearings

little reserve travel in parking brake lever

Pass 18 Feb 2019 110,232 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 104,655 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,641 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 91,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,686 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,844 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,293 miles

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

both front brake discs scored slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,876 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 52,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,592 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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EJ56 VHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ56 VHU, 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 EJ56 VHU registered?

EJ56 VHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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