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SB56 EUO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,224 mi
Last recorded124,224 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 EUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 124,224 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 124,224 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 110,108 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 110,108 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust leak, emissions not to be affected

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,217 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 100,525 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 100,525 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 88,374 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 81,901 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,573 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 76,471 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,741 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of under components

Fail 28 Jun 2016 68,654 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of under components

Pass 20 May 2015 60,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 54,086 miles

Brake pipe to r/h front getting rusty.

Brake pipes to both rear wheels/across rear getting rusty.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,350 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,657 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,113 miles

O/S/F Tyre inner sidewall showing crackes

Power steering pump cap missing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 14,936 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 13,007 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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SB56 EUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SB56 EUO, 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 SB56 EUO registered?

SB56 EUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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