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KU56 YUL

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,430 mi
Last recorded44,430 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 YUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 44,430 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR & NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion on suspension arms all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 43,965 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 43,328 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 42,633 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 41,854 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2022 41,853 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2021 41,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,223 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,516 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 38,811 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,580 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 4 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,108 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 31,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,898 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,975 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,799 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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KU56 YUL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YUL, 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 KU56 YUL registered?

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

Is KU56 YUL safe to buy?

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