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HV56 OPD

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,999 mi
Last recorded22,999 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 OPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 22,999 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,414 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,634 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2016 20,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre side wall slight perishing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,570 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,213 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 15,213 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is also bald on inner edge and is perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,218 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2010 9,516 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,765 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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HV56 OPD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HV56 OPD, 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 HV56 OPD registered?

HV56 OPD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is HV56 OPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 OPD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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