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SF56 DXP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,775 mi
Last recorded55,775 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 DXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 48,320 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 48,320 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,570 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge nearside rear tyre slight cuts on tyre wall

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,441 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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SF56 DXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SF56 DXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF56 DXP registered?

SF56 DXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is SF56 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF56 DXP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF56 DXP have outstanding finance?

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