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SM56 RHO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,501 mi
Last recorded131,501 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 131,501 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 131,501 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,746 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 124,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 119,110 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 113,233 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 110,446 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,417 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 102,145 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,475 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 89,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 72,836 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 72,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,084 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

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 RHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RHO, 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 RHO registered?

SM56 RHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is SM56 RHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 RHO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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