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SJ56 HLV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,305 mi
Last recorded73,305 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 HLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2024 73,305 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,661 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 71,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 68,043 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,465 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 66,464 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both brakes very badly binding after hand brake applied hand brake not releasing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front to rear brake pipes slightly pitted on pipes that are visable unable to see pipes behind plastic floor covers

Pass 29 Oct 2019 64,688 miles

car has full under body cover not able to check all MOT items properly

Fail 29 Oct 2019 64,687 miles

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

car has full under body cover not able to check all MOT items properly

Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,496 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 62,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,873 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 52,866 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,923 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,202 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,858 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 40,849 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,996 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,624 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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SJ56 HLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ56 HLV, 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 SJ56 HLV registered?

SJ56 HLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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