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OV56 VSF

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,792 mi
Last recorded93,792 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 93,792 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 91,470 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 84,797 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))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,290 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 81,115 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))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 79,829 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,899 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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 11 Jul 2018 75,648 miles

Covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2018 75,642 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,768 miles

Both rear tyres have wear on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,037 miles

both rear tyres wear on inner treads

park brake just passed. 17%

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,062 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 64,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 60,866 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,866 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 54,420 miles

brake fluid slightly low in resevoir

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,163 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,272 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,095 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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OV56 VSF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,657 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OV56 VSF, 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 OV56 VSF registered?

OV56 VSF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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