MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both headlamps (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre has some damage to outer sidewall
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre has some damage to outer sidewall
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic covers on sills
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front tyres are worn on outer edges -205/55/16
front brake imbalance close to limit
front number plate is cracked slightly at securing screws
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
wiper blades smear screen slightly -n/s judders near end of sweep
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight wear on inner front brake discs
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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SP56 LTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 LTV, 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 LTV registered?
SP56 LTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is SP56 LTV safe to buy?
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