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EY56 GXU

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,919 mi
Last recorded79,919 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 GXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 79,919 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 75,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Side Wall Damaged/Repaired

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly Rough When Rotated Manually (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall Damaged/Repaired (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly Rough When Rotated Manually (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 72,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall Damaged/Repaired (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly Rough When Rotated Manually (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,934 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 65,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts . not excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside washer jet poor

Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,632 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,567 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 57,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 52,617 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,613 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,608 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2015 46,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,370 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 42,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 41,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,482 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,503 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,631 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,371 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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EY56 GXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EY56 GXU, 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 EY56 GXU registered?

EY56 GXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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