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MX56 XPE

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,412 mi
Last recorded118,412 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 XPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 118,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 113,158 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stork functions but outer cover missing

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 105,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Retainer outer casing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,156 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 92,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 83,316 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,330 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 18,646 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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MX56 XPE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MX56 XPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX56 XPE registered?

MX56 XPE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is MX56 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX56 XPE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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