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SP56 GWW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

296,884 mi
Last recorded296,884 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 GWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2021 296,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 286,852 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 286,381 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 275,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 275,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside sill cover damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside reverse light low output

Pass 17 Jul 2018 263,737 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 263,378 miles

Central Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 252,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 252,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 241,458 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 229,184 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 228,653 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2016 216,202 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 215,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 199,426 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 183,053 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 182,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 165,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 164,276 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 147,030 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 147,030 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 146,803 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 111,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 111,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,778 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,597 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,187 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 20 Jul 2009 47,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres on 3mm

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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SP56 GWW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 SP56 GWW, 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 SP56 GWW registered?

SP56 GWW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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