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SK56 VPJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

216,098 mi
Last recorded216,098 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 216,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 216,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 199,282 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 195,371 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 195,371 miles

Fuel system component leaking from front of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 187,891 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions just passed after 2nd attempt (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear spring cup on chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 181,023 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 181,023 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 172,475 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 163,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit currently 3mm in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 149,330 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 136,592 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 123,311 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 123,311 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 106,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2010 85,485 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,016 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VPJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

SK56 VPJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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