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LD56 VCV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,256 mi
Last recorded93,256 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 VCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2023 93,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not operating

Nearside Front Seat belt catch outer cover missing

Offside front and offside rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 91,417 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front fog light inop

offside rear back plate worn corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,162 miles

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

Front suspension bushes worn,deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension bushes worn, deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,795 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 82,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear inner to middle (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 79,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,836 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,230 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 72,632 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rh/r brakee pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,954 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rh/r brakee pipe corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,853 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 44,853 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine management light illuminated and low tyre pressure warning sysstem indicating low tyre pressure

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 31,928 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits and both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 6 Oct 2010 17,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,179 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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LD56 VCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LD56 VCV, 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 LD56 VCV registered?

LD56 VCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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