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SL56 TEL

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,232 mi
Last recorded70,232 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 TEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 70,232 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 69,518 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 69,206 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,128 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,927 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 68,242 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 67,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 64,388 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 61,165 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 58,382 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 52,805 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,630 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 40,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 34,319 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 30,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,839 miles

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

front discs worn

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to covers

Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,030 miles

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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SL56 TEL 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 100%.

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 TEL, 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 TEL registered?

SL56 TEL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is SL56 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 TEL shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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