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KY56 YLF

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,097 mi
Last recorded87,097 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 YLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2024 87,097 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge, perished and also has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Both shocks corroding

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 84,554 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 83,569 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 82,049 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 79,851 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,795 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 79,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,944 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 76,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,016 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished & worn on inner edge

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 20 May 2016 133,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished & wearing on edges

Rear brake pads low

Fail 16 May 2016 133,829 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake pads low

Nearside Front tyre perished & wearing on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,180 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

n/s rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 May 2014
Fail 2 May 2013 43,870 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2013 43,870 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,533 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,553 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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KY56 YLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KY56 YLF, 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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KY56 YLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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