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SL56 OAA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,367 mi
Last recorded74,367 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 OAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 74,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

drivers door mirror slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Oct 2024 59,053 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 59,048 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,665 miles

Bonnet struts defective

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 47,837 miles

Underside of vehicle including brake pipes and suspension components covered in sealant

Pass 14 Oct 2021 46,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 46,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,831 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 44,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 44,182 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 43,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 42,503 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 42,444 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,008 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 37,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,960 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,660 miles

eml light showing on dash

Fail 23 Mar 2012 27,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light showing on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2011 24,731 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,671 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,769 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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SL56 OAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OAA, 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 OAA registered?

SL56 OAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is SL56 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 OAA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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