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SL56 RAF

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,042 mi
Last recorded64,042 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 RAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 64,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2025 64,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2024 61,624 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 57,524 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 51,801 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 45,447 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 38,241 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 35,087 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 31,804 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 29,467 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 25,799 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,534 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 19,882 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 19,882 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,070 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 14,315 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 11,338 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 9,315 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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SL56 RAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SL56 RAF, 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 SL56 RAF registered?

SL56 RAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is SL56 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 RAF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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