MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear and nearside front tyres on legal limit
brake lines slightly corroded
slight play at offside front lower front suspension arm ball joint
slight play at offside front track rod end
vehicle fitted with undertrays
slight corrosion to underside and exposed components
Brake pipes slightly corroded
General corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components
Slight play at both front suspension arm ball joints
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both alloy arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
under trays fitted
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both alloy arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
under trays fitted
Offside Rear h/brake low effort
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
under trays covering under side
vehicle needs wheel alignment checked
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm size 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm size 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
vehicle needs wheel alignment checked
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn[innside face]
slight trans leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB56 GUJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 SB56 GUJ, 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 GUJ registered?
SB56 GUJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2006.
Is SB56 GUJ safe to buy?
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