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SB56 FLC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,283 mi
Last recorded58,283 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 FLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 58,283 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 58,005 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 57,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 57,164 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 57,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,804 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,355 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,786 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,138 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,628 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,005 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,943 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,681 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 24,694 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 200,020 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 20,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,603 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 9,760 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD

Pass 20 Oct 2009 6,891 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 FLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

SB56 FLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is SB56 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 FLC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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