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SM56 XPK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,382 mi
Last recorded136,382 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 136,382 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 134,156 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSEALED IN PLACES

Pass 13 Jun 2024 130,512 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 125,224 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 122,804 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside in suspension component mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 114,909 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

all rear suspension arms heavily corroded, both side of vehicle

exhaust system in generally poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2021 114,909 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

all rear suspension arms heavily corroded, both side of vehicle

exhaust system in generally poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2020 108,019 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 108,019 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 97,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear tyre has been damaged on side walls due to being driven while badly underinflated

front exhaust bracket broken/incomlete

Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,443 miles

both centre exhaust brackets snapped

Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,746 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 74,746 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 61,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,479 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,276 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Aug 2013 42,275 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front brake discs slightly worn

parking brake pedal does not fully release when deactivated

Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,279 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 33,839 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,828 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,113 miles

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

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 XPK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XPK, 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 XPK registered?

SM56 XPK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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