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SP56 LWS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,420 mi
Last recorded112,420 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 LWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2024 112,420 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear heat shield loose

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 102,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 102,203 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 99,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 99,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,667 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 96,667 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 95,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 88,797 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 88,797 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,029 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 84,029 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,238 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,372 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 72,372 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,808 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,808 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,375 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 60,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,955 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,137 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to limt on inside

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,685 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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SP56 LWS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LWS, 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 LWS registered?

SP56 LWS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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