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KP56 VVN

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,276 mi
Last recorded127,276 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 VVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 127,276 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 125,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH,corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH,255/40/18 99Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 125,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH,corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH,perished,255/40/18 99Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 124,777 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,284 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 123,682 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 117,042 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 108,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 103,334 miles

outer sill covers fitted

upper engine cover fitted

vehicle under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2017 103,327 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

outer sill covers fitted

upper engine cover fitted

vehicle under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,558 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,736 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,385 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,932 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 44,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,196 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 10,570 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 9,872 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 VVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KP56 VVN, 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 KP56 VVN registered?

KP56 VVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is KP56 VVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP56 VVN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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