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56 SL

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,159 mi
Last recorded52,159 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 SL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 52,159 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 50,818 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 44,041 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears and perished 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 41,185 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2021 38,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 31,608 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 31,608 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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56 SL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 56 SL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 56 SL registered?

56 SL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is 56 SL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 SL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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