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SB56 VRX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,757 mi
Last recorded157,757 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 VRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 157,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 151,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 151,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 145,679 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 145,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 138,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 138,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 133,704 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 133,704 miles

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

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Rear arm bush has sepperated from the bonding but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 133,697 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 131,166 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 131,166 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 115,486 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, almost through to the plys.

Unable to inspect rear seat belts, child seats fitted.

Fail 22 Aug 2015 115,486 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, almost through to the plys.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to inspect rear seat belts, child seats fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrision on both rear coil springs

Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,567 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,417 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,913 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,904 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edges.

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 VRX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

SB56 VRX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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