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SL56 NZV

2006 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,840 mi
Last recorded60,840 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 20074,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 NZV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,840 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 59,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 58,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose splitting. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp lens slightly cloudy

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting corroded and insecure.

Fail 1 Oct 2021 54,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens slightly cloudy

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting corroded and insecure.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,032 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,429 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,651 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 44,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,714 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 40,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,895 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,971 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 32,970 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,234 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,024 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,583 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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SL56 NZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 74,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL56 NZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL56 NZV registered?

SL56 NZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is SL56 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 NZV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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