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LD56 VEP

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,660 mi
Last recorded66,660 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 VEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Dec 2022 61,246 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2022 61,246 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,208 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 60,160 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 56,343 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 56,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 44,393 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,451 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 36,451 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,560 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,136 miles

Nearside front tyre, outer wall damaged.

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 24,131 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)

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

Nearside front tyre, outer wall damaged.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 16,529 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 16,529 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,049 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 5,972 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 VEP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

LD56 VEP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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