MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner disc dust cover badly corroded and loose
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fake badges on rear are not convincing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
kerb damage nearside front tyre
rubber jacking block missing nearside rear side sill
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in track rod end only just meets requirement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reverse light not working
Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring vision of some underside vehicle components and body
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in track rod end only just meets requirement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reverse light not working
Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring vision of some underside vehicle components and body
Both rear tyre valves slightly perishing
Both sides sill covers fitted
Engine cover/under trays fitted
General corrosion under vehicle at rear
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Rear to front (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre wearing from edges
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear to front (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear tyre wearing from inner edge and perishing
Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system secure
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both rear tyre valves slightly perishing
Both sides sill covers fitted
Engine cover/under trays fitted
General corrosion under vehicle at rear
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Rear to front (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre wearing from edges
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear to front (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear tyre wearing from inner edge and perishing
Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system secure
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f tyre tread low[out edge]
rear tyre treads low
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f tyre tread low[out edge]
rear tyre treads low
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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SG56 FGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 SG56 FGD, 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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SG56 FGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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