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SM56 VLW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,700 mi
Last recorded109,700 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 109,700 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 98,831 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 91,114 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 79,981 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 76,644 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 76,642 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 72,138 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 72,137 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to n/s/r flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to o/s/r flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 64,105 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 28 Nov 2019 64,105 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 29 Nov 2018 58,258 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 51,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,624 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,302 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 44,302 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 5 Aug 2015 39,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,854 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,668 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 29,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,775 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 18,977 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 17,701 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 17,701 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 12,965 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 VLW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

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

Is SM56 VLW safe to buy?

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