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NU56 MBF

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,536 mi
Last recorded64,536 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 MBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 64,536 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 64,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 63,629 miles

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

TOP AND BOTTOM COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 Oct 2023 63,028 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 61,432 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,853 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,548 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,953 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 50,930 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 40,953 miles

All four tyres starting to perish.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,458 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,512 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 39,502 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,078 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 28,796 miles

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

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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NU56 MBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 NU56 MBF, 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

How do I check the history of NU56 MBF?

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What year was NU56 MBF registered?

NU56 MBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is NU56 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 MBF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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