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YD56 PXV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,372 mi
Last recorded96,372 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 PXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 96,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 96,029 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 95,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 95,227 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 90,588 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,919 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 89,671 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 89,028 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 87,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,088 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 86,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,520 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

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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YD56 PXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YD56 PXV, 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 YD56 PXV registered?

YD56 PXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is YD56 PXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD56 PXV shows 14 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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