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EX56 VZO

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,707 mi
Last recorded135,707 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 135,707 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 134,909 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 134,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 134,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 132,363 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 128,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 128,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,623 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 120,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 120,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,913 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear prop coupling torn

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,996 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,892 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 103,294 miles

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

Both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time test.

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak n/s of engine.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,893 miles

O/S/F tyre splitting on inner sidewall (Attention soon)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,692 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 21 Sep 2012 75,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,124 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 63,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs wearing thin.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,613 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,598 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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EX56 VZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EX56 VZO, 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 EX56 VZO registered?

EX56 VZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is EX56 VZO safe to buy?

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