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56 SHY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

29,047 mi
Last recorded29,047 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 SHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 29,047 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 29,029 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 28,993 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 28,809 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 28,713 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 28,534 miles

6000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 28,390 miles

6000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Fail 20 Feb 2020 28,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 28,147 miles

slight smear from front wiper

Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,912 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,739 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,418 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,015 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,620 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,400 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,017 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,467 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 25,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,443 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,503 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,520 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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56 SHY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 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 56 SHY, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 56 SHY registered?

56 SHY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is 56 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 SHY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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