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SD56 TZH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,581 mi
Last recorded133,581 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 TZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 133,581 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 133,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour emergency lamp illuminating (reverse) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 117,850 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 107,065 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,799 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 99,530 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,791 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,141 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,617 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,259 miles

advise exhaust hanger centre to rear

note-225/45`s front 245/40`s rear

Fail 7 Feb 2014 81,021 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise exhaust hanger centre to rear

note-225/45`s front 245/40`s rear

Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,689 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,727 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,316 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,960 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 TZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

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

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