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SA56 ONH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

357,093 mi
Last recorded357,093 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 ONH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 357,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 357,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 341,359 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2022 340,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 204,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

showing early sign of slight corrosion on brake metal pipes

showing early sign of some corrosion rear sub frame

Pass 24 Sep 2020 202,751 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2020 202,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2019 197,747 miles

early sign of corrosion showing up on brake metal pipe

early sign of corrosion showing up underneath

engine emit slight black smoke during the acceleration

Pass 22 Sep 2018 191,618 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front both side track control arm lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 191,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front both side track control arm lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2017 184,229 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bothsides front top arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 184,224 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bothsides front bottom (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bothsides front top arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 173,720 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 173,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort rear bothsides (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2015 163,585 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 Aug 2014 152,234 miles

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

inbalance 25% may require attension at front brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2013 139,110 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low plus uneven wear

Pass 1 Aug 2012 128,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 116,695 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 104,869 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,995 miles

Offside Front 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 ONH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ONH, 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 ONH registered?

SA56 ONH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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