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SL56 NZO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,647 mi
Last recorded103,647 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 NZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,647 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 103,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability control arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 96,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full length undertrays and sill covers obscuring from inspection

Fail 31 May 2019 96,079 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full length undertrays and sill covers obscuring from inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,750 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 88,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,298 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,251 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front pads low

NSR tyre has a nail in the tread

Under trays obscuring underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

slight play in front hubs

Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,526 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 57,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut on tread o/s/front tyre

front brake discs worn

n/aside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2013 48,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut on tread o/s/front tyre

front brake discs worn

n/aside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,411 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 41,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,851 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,332 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 NZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NZO, 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 NZO registered?

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

Is SL56 NZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 NZO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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