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SM56 VLE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,610 mi
Last recorded93,610 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 VLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 93,610 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX SECTION ALSO HEAVALY CORRODED IN PLACES (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH INNER PADS LOOK LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARING 2MM IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARING 2MM IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 93,609 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AS MARCKED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AS MARCKED (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX SECTION ALSO HEAVALY CORRODED IN PLACES (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH INNER PADS LOOK LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARING 2MM IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARING 2MM IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 85,598 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

front inner pads look low

oil leak from gearbox

os wing mirror loose but secure

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2017 85,597 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

front inner pads look low

oil leak from gearbox

os wing mirror loose but secure

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,577 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 69,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,211 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre rear silencer starting to deteriorate,and centre rear support adrift.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,131 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 52,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,661 miles

Oil leak

centre/rear exhaust support corroding.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,169 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 273,002 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 20,470 miles

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

Offside 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.

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 VLE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

SM56 VLE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is SM56 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 VLE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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