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SA56 XVL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

191,299 mi
Last recorded191,299 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 XVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 191,299 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 191,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 183,190 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 175,421 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes becoming worn

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear tyre treads 3 mm

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

n.s rear anti roll bar end link has slight play

rear brake pads low/required in approx 3-4000 miles

Pass 11 Apr 2019 163,576 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front discs becoming corroded.

Front pads 1500-2000 miles approx.

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

o/s/f tyre wearing smooth on outer edge.

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 151,076 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads becoming low

Fail 20 Mar 2018 150,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 138,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front front number plate becoming faded

both front to rear brake hoses,brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 138,527 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front front number plate becoming faded

both front to rear brake hoses,brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 126,279 miles

both front to rear brake hoses,brake pipes corroded/slightly

both rear tyres 3mm

front number plate becoming faded

n.s front lower suspension rear arm, ball joint becoming worn/has slight play

o.s rear suspension anti roll bar end link,lower bush becoming unbonded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 114,380 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n.s mirror head slightly insecure

n.s rear anti roll bar end link slightly worn

rear brake pads very low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,287 miles

o.s front anti roll bar end link top ball joint boot becoming cracked/perrished

o.s front,rear lower suspension arm ball joint boot becoming perrished

Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,792 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 77,792 miles

Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Drivebelt perished

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 60,552 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,296 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,657 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 XVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

SA56 XVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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