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KU56 NME

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,691 mi
Last recorded69,691 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 NME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 69,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 66,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 65,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 65,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 63,122 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 63,118 miles

Nearside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 61,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 60,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 58,812 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,106 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,924 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 54,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,255 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,274 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,219 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 29,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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KU56 NME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KU56 NME, 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 KU56 NME registered?

KU56 NME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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