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ND56 KWU

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,995 mi
Last recorded105,995 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 KWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 105,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ABC suspension strut lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear ABC suspension pipes corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 100,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 94,666 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 94,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,633 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,663 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,561 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 60,045 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 60,042 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 54,063 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 49,018 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,424 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,207 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,715 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 31,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,868 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,382 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 10,737 miles

underside cover in plastic inpeeding vision.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 7,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 7,816 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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ND56 KWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ND56 KWU, 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 ND56 KWU registered?

ND56 KWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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