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SM56 VLP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,592 mi
Last recorded125,592 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 VLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 125,592 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 112,024 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 103,061 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2023 92,750 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,675 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 83,656 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,843 miles

Exhaust mounting defective broken off the middle (rusty) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 73,283 miles

sillcovers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,583 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,706 miles

Both front tyres are almost bald on edges of tread

Pass 30 Dec 2015 48,666 miles

Front corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 30 Dec 2013 37,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 32,646 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 25,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 19,588 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,916 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 VLP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

SM56 VLP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is SM56 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 VLP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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