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SA56 WXZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,397 mi
Last recorded107,397 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 WXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 107,397 miles

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

Front Washers weak

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 101,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 97,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 97,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 93,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 89,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 83,295 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,357 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 77,077 miles

centre exhaust box corroding and deteriorating

front brake discs lipped quite badly

rear subframe quite rusty in places

Fail 25 Sep 2019 77,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust box corroding and deteriorating

front brake discs lipped quite badly

n/s front lower rear suspension arm slight play and knock

n/s front tyre very low on outer edge and close to exposing cords

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

o/s front tyre getting low on outer edge

rear subframe quite rusty in places

Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,546 miles

both rear tyres getting low

covers on outer sills

front brake discs lipped

slight lip rear brake discs

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 69,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres getting low

covers on outer sills

front brake discs lipped

slight lip rear brake discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,777 miles

covers on outer sills

rear brake discs lipped quite badly

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 14 Sep 2017 60,777 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position unable to open bonnet (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres getting low on edges

covers on outer sills

rear brake discs lipped quite badly

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,075 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertray fitted

front brake pads getting low

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 28 Aug 2015 43,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre tread low on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,879 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre tread low on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,618 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,341 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 37,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 25,423 miles

front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,557 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,259 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 WXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

SA56 WXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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