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SA56 FKB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 FKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2026 81,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2026 81,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2025 78,086 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion under body

Pass 10 Sep 2024 72,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on shoulders 225 45 17 91 Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing on shoulders , nsr3mm centre tread 245 40 17 95W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 72,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front brake reaction arm inner ball joint cover split and worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing , suspect been repaired with sleeving and clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Advise , centre section exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on shoulders 225 45 17 91 Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing on shoulders , nsr3mm centre tread 245 40 17 95W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 68,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Pass 8 Sep 2022 67,036 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 67,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,553 miles

full length under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 61,031 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 59,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,344 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight crack in pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 53,402 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight crack in pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,658 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 48,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm of the two arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,551 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 43,550 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,447 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,561 miles

Slight damage offside front tyre.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,543 miles

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

Slight damage offside front tyre.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SA56 FKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FKB, 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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SA56 FKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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