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SM56 DXR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,932 mi
Last recorded60,932 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 DXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 60,932 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 59,350 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 59,350 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 57,791 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 56,395 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 54,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,130 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 52,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,942 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 49,965 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 49,965 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,353 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,268 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 46,268 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 43,913 miles

Nearside front tyre has a nail on the outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 43,877 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has a nail on the outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,631 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,868 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 35,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 31,260 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 24,164 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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SM56 DXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM56 DXR?

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What year was SM56 DXR registered?

SM56 DXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is SM56 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 DXR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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