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SL56 HMZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,028 mi
Last recorded30,028 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 HMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 30,028 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake backing plate corroded and slightly insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2025 29,590 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake back plate dust covers corroded & insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2024 29,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 29,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 28,614 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 28,614 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 28,108 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 27,246 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 27,246 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 26,173 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 25,069 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 23,674 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 23,674 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 22,265 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 22,265 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,475 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 21,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,954 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,696 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 15,357 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 12,620 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,864 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,729 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 7,167 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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SL56 HMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SL56 HMZ, 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 SL56 HMZ registered?

SL56 HMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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