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GW56 CXH

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,045 mi
Last recorded109,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW56 CXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 109,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 105,108 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 96,146 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 96,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 28 Feb 2019 94,696 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW IN CENTRE OF TREAD AREA..

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE WORN. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BRAKE PADS WEARING DOWN ON INSIDES.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,461 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 89,145 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 89,142 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,760 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 84,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,700 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,010 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,930 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,871 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,827 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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GW56 CXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GW56 CXH, 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

How do I check the history of GW56 CXH?

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What year was GW56 CXH registered?

GW56 CXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is GW56 CXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW56 CXH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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