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SD56 TZB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,782 mi
Last recorded131,782 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 TZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 131,782 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 131,782 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 126,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 126,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 116,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,139 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,439 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 100,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 73,301 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 73,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 64,678 miles

Deep cut to n/s/r tyre strong advise

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

Offside rear tyre inside tyre wall,runflat damage

Fail 14 Feb 2014 64,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Deep cut to n/s/r tyre strong advise

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear tyre inside tyre wall,runflat damage

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,438 miles

Advise replacement of front wipers

Advise replacement of n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres as they are down to 1.6m 2m

Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,728 miles

advise h/brake lever not releasing fully at lever fulcrum

advise o/s/f tyre low tread

Fail 16 Feb 2011 43,728 miles

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

advise h/brake lever not releasing fully at lever fulcrum

advise o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,950 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 TZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

SD56 TZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is SD56 TZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD56 TZB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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