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SK56 SXR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,663 mi
Last recorded97,663 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 SXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 97,663 miles

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Fail 17 Oct 2022 97,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,036 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 82,036 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 75,951 miles

Front bumper damage

Fail 5 Nov 2018 75,951 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,651 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 62,497 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,637 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 61,637 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,801 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 55,801 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,034 miles

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

n/s front tyre tread scrubbed outboard and in

Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,720 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,546 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,618 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,375 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,580 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 20,580 miles

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

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

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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SK56 SXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SK56 SXR, 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 SK56 SXR registered?

SK56 SXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SK56 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK56 SXR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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