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FE56 XCF

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,295 mi
Last recorded53,295 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 53,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 53,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,198 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,226 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,691 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,556 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,734 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 31,812 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,236 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,337 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,162 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,917 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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FE56 XCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE56 XCF, 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 FE56 XCF registered?

FE56 XCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is FE56 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 XCF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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