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SL56 HNF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,540 mi
Last recorded95,540 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 HNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,540 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 61,430 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,160 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,144 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,903 miles

both front susp bottom arm bush(s) slightly split

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,480 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

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 HNF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL56 HNF, 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 HNF registered?

SL56 HNF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is SL56 HNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 HNF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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