MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front suspention top mounts noisey
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front suspention top mounts noisey
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA56 DFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 SA56 DFU, 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 SA56 DFU registered?
SA56 DFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.
Is SA56 DFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA56 DFU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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