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SK56 TDU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,784 mi
Last recorded123,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 123,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 123,774 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 114,033 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 105,229 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 96,941 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2023 96,937 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 87,994 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,143 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 74,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,892 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 65,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,669 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,770 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,922 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,622 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,735 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,710 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,482 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,247 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 TDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

SK56 TDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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