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KP56 GDU

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,104 mi
Last recorded70,104 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 GDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 70,104 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 69,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 69,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush slightly separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Slightly Wearing slightly on the inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush slightly separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 68,591 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 67,706 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 66,457 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 66,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,607 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 63,108 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 63,108 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/s and o/s on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,831 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,163 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,839 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,431 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,362 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 42,611 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 20 Nov 2010 35,659 miles

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

N/S wing mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear vision.

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 29,777 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,777 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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KP56 GDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KP56 GDU, 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 KP56 GDU registered?

KP56 GDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is KP56 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP56 GDU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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