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SM56 VMC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,790 mi
Last recorded113,790 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 VMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 113,790 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 113,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom back arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocky (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 105,187 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 97,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Eml light on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 89,131 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,171 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 67,183 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking inerside wall

Pass 6 Apr 2012 32,203 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,041 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 VMC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM56 VMC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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