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SN56 MWX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,553 mi
Last recorded80,553 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 MWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 80,553 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 80,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 80,243 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 78,028 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 78,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 76,010 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,499 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play front both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 69,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded osf (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play osf (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,459 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,090 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 62,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,855 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 57,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,236 miles

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

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 25 Sep 2013 49,330 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,989 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 41,988 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,328 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,517 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 14,939 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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SN56 MWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN56 MWX, 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 SN56 MWX registered?

SN56 MWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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