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SL56 HNZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,599 mi
Last recorded94,599 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 94,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 85,053 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 85,031 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 76,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 64,108 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear closer inspection recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive under covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,319 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,299 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,245 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,514 miles

both front tyres are worn on edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,668 miles

both front tyres are worn on edge

Fail 20 Aug 2015 47,668 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres are worn on edge

Pass 18 Apr 2014 41,698 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,277 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,446 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn [inner face]

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 14 Apr 2011 26,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn [inner face]

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

oil [1 litre] topped up before test

Pass 5 Feb 2010 16,869 miles

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

heavy oil leak [gearbox]

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

offside front tyre cracked on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2010 16,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

heavy oil leak [gearbox]

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

offside front tyre cracked on outer edge

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 HNZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HNZ, 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 HNZ registered?

SL56 HNZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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