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SM56 WYA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,810 mi
Last recorded68,810 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 WYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 68,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 57,743 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 53,499 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 48,824 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 47,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm slight play on ball end

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 45,221 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 42,533 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 39,650 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 39,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,377 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,975 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 32,975 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 23,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 17,716 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 17,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 13,004 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 9,130 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 3,487 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 WYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WYA, 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 WYA registered?

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

Is SM56 WYA safe to buy?

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