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SB56 FPX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,336 mi
Last recorded201,336 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 FPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 201,336 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 201,334 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 197,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 190,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 174,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 164,848 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 154,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 155,634 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 140,030 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 140,025 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 124,381 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2011 124,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 109,077 miles

both front tyres AT LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 24 May 2010 109,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs warped/juddering

both front tyres AT LEGAL LIMIT

front brake pad set wearing unevenly and low

rear brake pad set wearing very low

Fail 23 Nov 2009 99,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside dip beam bulb not fitted properly. Cover from rear of light unit missing.

Parking brake is sticking on occasionally.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 99,596 miles

Nearside dip beam bulb not fitted properly. Cover from rear of light unit missing.

Parking brake is sticking on occasionally.

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 FPX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FPX, 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 FPX registered?

SB56 FPX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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