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NM56 FRR

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,393 mi
Last recorded84,393 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM56 FRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 84,393 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 83,743 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 83,178 miles

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess badly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2024 83,178 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both front and split (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess badly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2023 82,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2023 82,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,451 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,486 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 75,407 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 70,184 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 67,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/19(98y) (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,393 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 54,519 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,421 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,809 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,035 miles

N/S/R Tyre split on inner sidewall

O/S/R Tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,358 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 30,358 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 20 Nov 2009 22,470 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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NM56 FRR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NM56 FRR, 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 NM56 FRR registered?

NM56 FRR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is NM56 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM56 FRR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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