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HD56 LNG

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,476 mi
Last recorded64,476 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 LNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 64,476 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 63,245 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 61,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,967 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 59,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/18. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35R18 97Y 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35R18 97Y 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,853 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,112 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,770 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,984 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,643 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 36,671 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 36,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,520 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,755 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2010 21,927 miles

high level brake light partially inop

Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,312 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 15,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HD56 LNG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HD56 LNG, 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 HD56 LNG registered?

HD56 LNG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2006.

Is HD56 LNG safe to buy?

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