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SM56 ULX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,376 mi
Last recorded97,376 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,376 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket and join in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 97,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket and join in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 92,088 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 92,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Screen scratched (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 88,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Screen scratched (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 81,606 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 81,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,334 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre cut in tread patten

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Wiper blade split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,636 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,435 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 55,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

M.I.L. ON

Pass 28 May 2014 50,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 42,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to crack between tread

Pass 25 May 2012 35,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,689 miles

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

very slight cracking on inside sidewalls of front tyres no cording visible at time of test

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 ULX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

SM56 ULX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is SM56 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 ULX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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