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SL56 VPG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,358 mi
Last recorded188,358 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 188,358 miles

exhaust leak centre

Pass 5 Oct 2018 177,827 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 102,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,251 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,894 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 82,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,365 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 74,340 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,701 miles

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

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

both offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded.

front exhaust mount corroded/broken.

nearside rear tyre worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,932 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,243 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 45,509 miles

Front 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 VPG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VPG, 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 VPG registered?

SL56 VPG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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