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HG56 NBM

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,193 mi
Last recorded60,193 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 NBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 60,193 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 59,759 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 59,072 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 58,513 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 58,508 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,190 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,549 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 57,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 56,799 miles

Nearside engine mount slight fluid leak

Fail 21 Aug 2019 56,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside engine mount slight fluid leak

Fail 13 Aug 2019 56,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively engine mount (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,966 miles

Offside Front damage to fog lamp glass

Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,742 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre tread and sidewall starting to crack and perish

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front fog light lens cracked/damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre tread and sidewall starting to crack and perish

Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,273 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel hub.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front fog light lens damaged.

Offside Front slight play in wheel hub.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,128 miles

os front fog light lens damaged

slight play in both front hubs

wipers worn

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,958 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 34,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,740 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,623 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2009 14,017 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 NBM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HG56 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

HG56 NBM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is HG56 NBM safe to buy?

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