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SD56 OSL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,209 mi
Last recorded110,209 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,854 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,257 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 90,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 84,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

underbody slightly rusted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,812 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 78,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 73,038 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 65,748 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 58,477 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,178 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,399 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,256 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 36,256 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,139 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 OSL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

SD56 OSL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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