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SF56 SYP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,211 mi
Last recorded74,211 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,211 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 74,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 58,817 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has cracks to inner side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,228 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 42,789 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,460 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cuts to outter side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,022 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 SYP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

SF56 SYP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is SF56 SYP safe to buy?

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