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LH56 AFV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,338 mi
Last recorded54,338 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH56 AFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & brake discs are worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished 285/30x19

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread bald & outer wall has got heavy kerbing damage! 255/35x19 (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front inner tie-rods. (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre is leaking due to a screw in the tread!

Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,904 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,967 miles

oil leak from diff

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,542 miles

Nail in N/S/F tyre. 255/35/zr19-96Y

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,744 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 31,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,657 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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LH56 AFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LH56 AFV, 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 LH56 AFV registered?

LH56 AFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LH56 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH56 AFV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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