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RV56 PYD

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,563 mi
Last recorded110,563 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 PYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 110,563 miles

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

O/S/R TAIL LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Pass 1 Jun 2024 108,277 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 105,297 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 103,964 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,099 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 100,217 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 96,947 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 95,851 miles

Rear age cracks to rear tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,776 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 94,776 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,256 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,273 miles

slight damage to swept areas of windscreen.

Fail 29 May 2012 73,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight damage to swept areas of windscreen.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,132 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 51,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge(strongly advise renew).

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,172 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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RV56 PYD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RV56 PYD, 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 RV56 PYD registered?

RV56 PYD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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The MOT history for RV56 PYD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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