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SK56 TBX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,416 mi
Last recorded92,416 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 TBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 92,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40ZR17. 95W. Riken Extra load (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn. 225/45ZR17. 94W X/L Runway (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 90,464 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn. 225/45ZR17. 94W X/L Runway (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,464 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 85,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall cut. 245/40ZR17.95W Extra load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,950 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 80,950 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,054 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 75,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,799 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,499 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,069 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,010 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,754 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 28,618 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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SK56 TBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

SK56 TBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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