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SM56 WZT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,058 mi
Last recorded154,058 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 WZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 154,058 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 151,392 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 147,293 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 143,238 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 133,561 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 133,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 119,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 109,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2015 109,526 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 92,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,397 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 56,019 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 30 Nov 2010 36,362 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,622 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 WZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WZT, 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 WZT registered?

SM56 WZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is SM56 WZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 WZT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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