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SL56 TYG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,029 mi
Last recorded79,029 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 TYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 79,029 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 79,029 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 54,648 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 45,507 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 37,786 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 33,968 miles

surface rust on rear suspension parts

Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,584 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 26,824 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 26,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 23,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,893 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 19,410 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 16,955 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,167 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,344 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 12,504 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 2 Sep 2009 10,406 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 TYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

SL56 TYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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