MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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.
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?
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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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SM56 DXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2006.
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