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SG56 FFY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,022 mi
Last recorded110,022 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 FFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2024 110,022 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

undertray cover fitted difficult to inspect brake pipes

Pass 4 May 2023 101,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 101,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

service brake only just met efficiency

Pass 5 Apr 2022 93,436 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 93,388 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

advise both front metal brake pipes slight rusting

advise o/s/r metal brake pipe slight rusting

advise play in o/s/f top strutt mount

Fail 29 Apr 2021 93,386 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

advise both front metal brake pipes slight rusting

advise o/s/r metal brake pipe slight rusting

advise play in o/s/f top strutt mount

Pass 9 Mar 2020 92,972 miles

advise both front metal brake pipes slight rusting

advise o/s/r metal brake pipe slight rusting

Fail 4 Mar 2020 92,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise both front metal brake pipes slight rusting

advise o/s/r metal brake pipe slight rusting

Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,468 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 87,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,983 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,140 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,616 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,201 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,337 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,628 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,683 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,899 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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SG56 FFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 SG56 FFY, 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 SG56 FFY registered?

SG56 FFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SG56 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG56 FFY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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