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SF56 WNG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,322 mi
Last recorded111,322 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 111,322 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 104,997 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 98,963 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 96,818 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 149,951 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 149,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,039 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,334 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,970 miles

under trays covering under side

Fail 6 Sep 2017 77,968 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear plus above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays covering under side

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,652 miles

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

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKE, SYSTEM STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 74,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKE, SYSTEM STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,393 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Fail 27 Aug 2015 69,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,611 miles

cut on nearside front tyre but not showing cords

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 63,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

cut on nearside front tyre but not showing cords

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,819 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,214 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,624 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,799 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 WNG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SF56 WNG, 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 WNG registered?

SF56 WNG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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