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WR56 PXC

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,523 mi
Last recorded79,523 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 PXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 79,523 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 75,578 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 72,304 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,452 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,655 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,889 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 59,548 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,462 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 50,534 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,057 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 47,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Slight buckles in wheel (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 36,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 36,631 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 31,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,782 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 26,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 21,998 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,439 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 14,648 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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WR56 PXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,657 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WR56 PXC, 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 WR56 PXC registered?

WR56 PXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is WR56 PXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 PXC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR56 PXC have outstanding finance?

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