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SD56 BHY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,243 mi
Last recorded126,243 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 BHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 126,243 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall badly cut no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 126,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of main b/pipe at rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of main b/pipe at rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall badly cut no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 119,602 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and starting to split (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front wheel fitted to rear and rear fitted to front , but same size just different offset

Fail 27 Apr 2017 119,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and starting to split (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front wheel fitted to rear and rear fitted to front , but same size just different offset

Pass 28 Apr 2016 109,171 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 102,108 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken (exhaust secure)

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

Rear tyres 3mm and nail in n/s/r tyre

Unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Pass 22 May 2013 88,698 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,432 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 72,631 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 72,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,296 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,877 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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SD56 BHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD56 BHY, 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 SD56 BHY registered?

SD56 BHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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