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SM56 VLS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,940 mi
Last recorded49,940 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 VLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 49,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm front boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2023 49,301 miles

Offside Front steering rod play

some component corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2022 48,096 miles

components corroded/badly

Pass 1 Dec 2021 46,315 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,728 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

nsf brake pipe slightly corroded

slight movement front wheelbearings

Pass 2 Dec 2019 43,146 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,829 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 40,829 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 38,223 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,097 miles

underside covers

Fail 13 Dec 2016 35,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

underside covers

Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,153 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,072 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 23,280 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 23,280 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,519 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 16,256 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 13,553 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 13,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 9,963 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 VLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

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

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