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SM56 XPL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,720 mi
Last recorded106,720 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 XPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 106,720 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,114 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 102,618 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 102,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 101,522 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,657 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 98,603 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,642 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 95,642 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,883 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 92,883 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,104 miles

brake warning light indicates fault

Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,156 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,983 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,065 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall - not to cords

Fail 12 Oct 2010 44,832 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,429 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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