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LJ56 XCP

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,142 mi
Last recorded18,142 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 XCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 18,142 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 16,968 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 15,950 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 15,087 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 13,586 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 12,685 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 11,905 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 10,852 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 8,460 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 8,305 miles

N/S/R brake binding very slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2015 8,277 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 7,389 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 6,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 6,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 6,307 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 5,784 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 4,665 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 3,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 3,679 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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LJ56 XCP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LJ56 XCP, 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 LJ56 XCP registered?

LJ56 XCP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is LJ56 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ56 XCP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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