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SF56 UBZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,765 mi
Last recorded128,765 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 UBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 128,765 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 118,150 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion all under car

Pass 15 Mar 2021 106,924 miles

Excessive surface corrosion to various suspension and body components

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 106,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Excessive surface corrosion to various suspension and body components

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,039 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,424 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,074 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 97,074 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 92,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 86,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,998 miles

both rear tyres

Fail 19 Nov 2014 81,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,556 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,011 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 62,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,668 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 49,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,923 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,923 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,881 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 33,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SF56 UBZ, 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 SF56 UBZ registered?

SF56 UBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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