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MC56 AMK

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,440 mi
Last recorded100,440 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 AMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 100,440 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 99,857 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 99,328 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration lamps flickering, need repair

Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,269 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Registration bulbs flickering

Under tray fitted covering items

Fail 3 Sep 2018 92,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Engine cover fitted covering items

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Registration bulbs flickering

Under tray fitted covering items

Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,831 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 83,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge tread uneven wear and cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,710 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,132 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,023 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,642 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2014 65,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,137 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,562 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,431 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres have small cuts on outer walls

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,919 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,478 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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MC56 AMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MC56 AMK, 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 MC56 AMK registered?

MC56 AMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is MC56 AMK safe to buy?

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