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SB56 FOV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

62,304 mi
Last recorded62,304 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 FOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2025 62,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust mounting defective front & centre

offside front door check broken

Pass 22 Nov 2024 62,071 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

offside front door check broken

unable to carry out full inspection of under body due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2023 61,769 miles

drivers door check broken

Exhaust mounting defective front & center (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 61,768 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective front & center (6.1.2 (a))

drivers door check broken

Pass 11 Nov 2022 61,374 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 61,374 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,735 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 60,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,790 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))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 57,772 miles

exhaust brackets broken but exhaust secure

Fail 18 Nov 2019 57,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust brackets broken but exhaust secure

Pass 26 Nov 2018 54,224 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 54,224 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,329 miles

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

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

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,056 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 46,060 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,031 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,780 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 31,746 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,941 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 27,940 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 24,494 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,870 miles

near side front tyre c ut on outer sidewall

Fail 7 Jan 2011 19,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre c ut on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2010 13,918 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 FOV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SB56 FOV, 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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SB56 FOV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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