MOT Status
ValidMileage
133,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s sill damaged
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s sill damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL56 TXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 TXV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SL56 TXV?
You can check the full history of SL56 TXV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SL56 TXV registered?
SL56 TXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.
Is SL56 TXV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL56 TXV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SL56 TXV have outstanding finance?
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