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5593 MT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,354 mi
Last recorded115,354 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5593 MT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 115,354 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 115,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 109,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 109,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 104,708 miles

exhaust emissions only just within manufacturers limits

Pass 6 Mar 2023 98,891 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 93,491 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken/ detatched (6.1.2 (a))

offside mirror is slightly loose

Fail 9 Dec 2021 93,315 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken/ detatched (6.1.2 (a))

offside mirror is slightly loose

Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 10 Jun 2019 82,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,037 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,882 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 61,150 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front 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 12 Jun 2015 55,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,241 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 48,241 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 43,336 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 43,336 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,855 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,307 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 27,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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5593 MT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 5593 MT, 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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5593 MT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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