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SA56 HPF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,087 mi
Last recorded35,087 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 35,087 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Fail 9 May 2019 35,087 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Pass 25 May 2018 31,042 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 31,039 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 26,586 miles

Central exhaust support hanger missing

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 5 May 2016 23,010 miles

Centre exhaust hanger missing

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 23,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre exhaust hanger missing

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 18,509 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 18,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 14,705 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 8,413 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 7,296 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 6,214 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 4,961 miles

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 HPF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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