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SL56 WLD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

213,682 mi
Last recorded213,682 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 WLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 213,682 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 213,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 211,910 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 204,549 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 198,295 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 191,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread /rear (6.3.1d)

Front under tray fitted

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 191,014 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inner (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread /rear (6.3.1d)

Front under tray fitted

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 179,953 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2016 179,878 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 170,641 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 161,460 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 153,760 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 153,760 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 125,762 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 91,797 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,985 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,417 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 WLD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WLD, 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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SL56 WLD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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