2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5L Petrol · KP56 VWF
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 38,637 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KP56 VWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 38,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KP56 VWF Mileage History
- 05/10/202235,622 mi
- 04/10/202336,788 mi+1,166 mi
- 11/10/202437,598 mi+810 mi
- 08/10/202538,614 mi+1,016 mi
- 20/10/202538,637 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP56 VWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sl (KP56 VWF) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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