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HG56 EVR

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,816 mi
Last recorded117,816 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 EVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 117,816 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 117,642 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 117,540 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 117,540 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 117,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2022 104,872 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 104,820 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,599 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 101,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s headlamp washer not working

Fail 20 Oct 2020 96,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s headlamp washer not working

Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,027 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 91,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear discs corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,524 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,402 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,868 miles

n/s/r brake pad close to limit

Fail 20 Oct 2015 47,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake pad close to limit

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads worn

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn down to 2mm

significant leak from nearside HID headlamp washer

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,802 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,703 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear tyres worn on the inside edge

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,164 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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HG56 EVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG56 EVR, 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 HG56 EVR registered?

HG56 EVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is HG56 EVR safe to buy?

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