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YT56 UVP

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,527 mi
Last recorded120,527 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 UVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 120,527 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mount bushes worn / has play

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 117,081 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mount bushes worn / has play

Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mount bushes worn / has play

Pass 16 Feb 2023 110,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mount bushes worn / has play

Pass 24 Feb 2022 107,478 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,869 miles

Rear tyres very light cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,537 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 95,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,272 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,840 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,517 miles

Nearside front air suspension strut has slight play

Offside front track control arm has slight play

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

Rear discs lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 80,516 miles

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

Nearside front air suspension strut has slight play

Offside front track control arm has slight play

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

Rear discs lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor oil leak

n/s wiper slightly poor

rear brake pads worn

slight corrosion front brake discs

Fail 6 Aug 2013 77,003 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor oil leak

n/s wiper slightly poor

rear brake pads worn

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,073 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of oil weep from engine

Fail 14 Aug 2012 70,073 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brake fluid above MAX line

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of oil weep from engine

Pass 9 Aug 2011 59,737 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 59,669 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

o/s/f tyre outter wall damaged

front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,886 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,063 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 23,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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YT56 UVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YT56 UVP, 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 YT56 UVP registered?

YT56 UVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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