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SK56 SXS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,245 mi
Last recorded133,245 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 SXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 133,245 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 120,023 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 120,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 107,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 107,008 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))

under trays side skirts and engine covers fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle and other testable items

Fail 16 Nov 2022 106,993 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

under trays side skirts and engine covers fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle and other testable items

Pass 17 Nov 2021 106,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 104,724 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 103,552 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 101,379 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 99,004 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,152 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,883 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

all 4 tyres cracked / perished on sidewalls

Fail 14 Dec 2015 94,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front steering rack tie bar inner joint

all 4 tyres cracked / perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 88,929 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 88,892 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,732 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,829 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,724 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,610 miles

SRS light illuminated

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 SXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SK56 SXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK56 SXS?

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What year was SK56 SXS registered?

SK56 SXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is SK56 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK56 SXS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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