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SA56 UUR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,976 mi
Last recorded89,976 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 89,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 88,454 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2021 88,450 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 87,036 miles

advise minor wear rear axle bushes

advise offside front brake pie covered

Pass 21 Dec 2018 83,835 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 70,983 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 70,983 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 66,252 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,882 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 50,882 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,693 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 34,899 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)

front brake pads and discs worn but not excessively

Fail 22 Nov 2010 27,349 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,349 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,797 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 UUR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UUR, 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 UUR registered?

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

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