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SD56 MHL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,967 mi
Last recorded80,967 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 MHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,967 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension components corroded

both front backplates corroded

both rear backplates corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2022 78,646 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all backplates corroded

all rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2022 78,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all backplates corroded

all rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,730 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (handbrake pivots ) (1.2.1 (f))

all 4 backplates corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 77,725 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (handbrake pivots ) (1.2.1 (f))

all 4 backplates corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 77,105 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 77,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exh bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

front lower thrust arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2019 74,867 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exh bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

front lower thrust arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,094 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

front brake pipes corroded

n/s/f front tyre tread low

Fail 15 Feb 2017 70,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

front brake pipes corroded

n/s/f front tyre tread low

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low/also sidewall cut

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,029 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front/rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,458 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyre treads low[edges]

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 56,458 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front susp lower arm bushes deteriorated

front tyre treads low[edges]

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,260 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

park brake travel

Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,245 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,260 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 MHL 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 70%.

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 SD56 MHL, 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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SD56 MHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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