MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,720 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
both rear disc lipped
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection for components
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection for components
Front wipers smearing
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
brake warning light indicates fault
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall - not to cords
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall - not to cords
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM56 XPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?
SM56 XPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2006.
Is SM56 XPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM56 XPL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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