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SL56 TXM

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,241 mi
Last recorded91,241 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 91,241 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,542 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 88,542 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,025 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 84,465 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Nov 2023 84,464 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2022 81,857 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 81,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 79,810 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 79,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 75,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,884 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 72,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 69,168 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 69,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,085 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,896 miles

Offside Front tyre has signs of cracks on tread

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,073 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,568 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,052 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,269 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,744 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 29,547 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 TXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL56 TXM, 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 SL56 TXM registered?

SL56 TXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is SL56 TXM safe to buy?

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