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MK56 SWN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,996 mi
Last recorded146,996 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 SWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 146,996 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspension components all generally corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 146,996 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside/offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 137,336 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 128,847 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,542 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 118,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 106,636 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 93,567 miles

emmissions to low to record.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 88,516 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 88,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 85,736 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 81,806 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2014 81,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2013 77,618 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,282 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 62,682 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 62,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,409 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,460 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,573 miles

front pads close to wear indicators.

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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MK56 SWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK56 SWN, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK56 SWN registered?

MK56 SWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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