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SM56 DXP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,334 mi
Last recorded119,334 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 DXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2025 119,334 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 115,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 111,533 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 106,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

few areas of corrosion including components

Pass 7 Apr 2021 165,459 miles

Brake hoses showing general deterioration.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and Rear , in general, to exposed surfaces, but not to excess yet. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Dipbeam image poor, but legal.

Offside Rear Foglight works, but dim in operation

Rear BOTH Coilsprings corroded, in their lower saddle locations.

Rear Subframe surfaces showing age related corrosion, to sections, but not excessive.

Rear Upper BOTH Suspension spring upper locations, showing age related corrosion.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 99,286 miles

Both nearside & offside front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Both nearside & offside rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded badly in lower sections

Play/movement in both rear anti roll bar bushes-not excessive

Rear subframe corroded in places but not deemed structurally weakened

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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SM56 DXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM56 DXP, 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 SM56 DXP registered?

SM56 DXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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