MOT Status
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61,143 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5.5mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wipers wont turn off (intermittant)
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5.5mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wipers wont turn off (intermittant)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 5mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 5mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint facing upwards. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play osf (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM56 ULZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?
SM56 ULZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2006.
Is SM56 ULZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM56 ULZ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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