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SA56 WTN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,115 mi
Last recorded120,115 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 WTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 120,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose missing stuck under seat (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 122,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 122,099 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 121,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 121,865 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 121,665 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 107,603 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 95,983 miles

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

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

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

both front Tyres slightly splitting in tread

offside front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2015 95,983 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both front Tyres slightly splitting in tread

offside front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,147 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded off

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 92,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre exhaust hanger corroded off

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,085 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 88,081 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,388 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,422 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,832 miles

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

n/s/r mud flap loose

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,210 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

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 WTN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTN, 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 WTN registered?

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

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