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SG56 OUS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,353 mi
Last recorded73,353 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 OUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,353 miles

FRONT & REAR BLOCK BUSHES = SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Outer TYRE CHIPPED ON BUFFER

OIL LEAK AT AUTO/BOX SUMP AREA /

Offside Front Inner EXHAUST BRACKET AT GEAR BOX MISSING

Fail 1 Aug 2018 73,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT & REAR BLOCK BUSHES = SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Outer TYRE CHIPPED ON BUFFER

OIL LEAK AT AUTO/BOX SUMP AREA /

Offside Front Inner EXHAUST BRACKET AT GEAR BOX MISSING

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,057 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET AT GEAR BOX MISSING = CORRODED OFF

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CHIPPED ON BUFFER

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak GEAR BOX SUMP PAN AREA ? ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,569 miles

Centre Front exhaust bracket at gear box missing

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall chipped

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leaks

Fail 5 Aug 2016 61,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Front exhaust bracket at gear box missing

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall chipped

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2015 55,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,186 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 48,185 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,722 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 39,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,202 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,519 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 OUS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

SG56 OUS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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