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SA56 ORX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,350 mi
Last recorded59,350 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 ORX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,350 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 59,350 miles

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,540 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 56,536 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,522 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 53,522 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,408 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 49,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,358 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 47,357 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy outer shoulder wear on both front tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,678 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,964 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 41,964 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,045 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 ORX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ORX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA56 ORX registered?

SA56 ORX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is SA56 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA56 ORX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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