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SB56 GUJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 120,103 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 119,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 111,238 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,678 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 24 Nov 2021 88,536 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

General corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

Slight play at both front suspension arm ball joints

Pass 28 Nov 2020 82,723 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 82,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,278 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 80,278 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,660 miles

Offside Rear h/brake low effort

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 70,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,503 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,027 miles

vehicle needs wheel alignment checked

Fail 27 Oct 2015 61,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,439 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 56,439 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 49,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 49,355 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,498 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,304 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn[innside face]

Pass 15 Dec 2010 20,588 miles

slight trans leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 11,306 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 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.

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