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IG 56

2010 Mercedes-benz Sls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,552 mi
Last recorded23,552 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sls14,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIG 56
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 23,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 19,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 19,355 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced tinted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 19,355 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced tinted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 19,260 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 18,468 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 17,803 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 17,354 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 16,680 miles

n/s/f tyre has a nail

Pass 28 Jun 2016 16,207 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 16,139 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 9,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 9,156 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning indicates a fault

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sls?

Based on 4,220 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 50
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 14
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 6
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IG 56 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Sls models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 14,738 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 Sls fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IG 56, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sls typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IG 56 registered?

IG 56 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 6 July 2010.

Is IG 56 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IG 56 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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