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SA56 GYV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,713 mi
Last recorded121,713 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 GYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 121,713 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 38,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 114,604 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

rear discs slight imbalance

Fail 22 Oct 2018 114,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

rear discs slight imbalance

Rear indicator's emitting white

Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 106,147 miles

Brake cable insecure FOULING ON PROPSHAFT (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,263 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 98,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 98,242 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint center arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,054 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 82,490 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,684 miles

Front exhaust hanger excessively corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 70,684 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front exhaust hanger excessively corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre is starting to split on inner wall.

o/s/f tyre is split on inner wall.

o/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,859 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 56,859 miles

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

Front exhaust mount corroded.

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

Oil level low.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,524 miles

Both front wiper blades are worn.

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

Oil level is low.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,356 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 24,613 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 24,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 GYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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