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SB56 JXL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,778 mi
Last recorded94,778 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 JXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2017 94,778 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Outer constant velocity joint appears to be laeking lubricant

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

headlamps have a yellow tinge (dipped beam)

park brake sticking on (intermittent fault)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 94,764 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Outer constant velocity joint appears to be laeking lubricant

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

headlamps have a yellow tinge (dipped beam)

park brake sticking on (intermittent fault)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,485 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,988 miles

Both front tyres are slightly perished

Fail 4 Jul 2015 85,975 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres are slightly perished

Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front lower to the rear suspension arm rubber bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 76,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front lower to the rear suspension arm rubber bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 66,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

hand brake sticking on (slightly)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 42,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 5 Dec 2009 33,778 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 33,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

SB56 JXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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