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ML56 DPX

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,821 mi
Last recorded54,821 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 DPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 54,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 53,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,309 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 42,974 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2018 39,643 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 35,353 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,670 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 29,723 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 27,325 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 27,325 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 23,245 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,615 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 17,983 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 15,581 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 23 Nov 2009 12,317 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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ML56 DPX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ML56 DPX, 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 ML56 DPX registered?

ML56 DPX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 December 2006.

Is ML56 DPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML56 DPX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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