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YC56 UWY

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,606 mi
Last recorded78,606 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 UWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 78,606 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 77,209 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 64,901 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 64,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2023 59,076 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 58,676 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 57,204 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,422 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,376 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,259 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,777 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,337 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,727 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,324 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,585 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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YC56 UWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YC56 UWY, 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 YC56 UWY registered?

YC56 UWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is YC56 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 UWY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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