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AV56 MVE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,519 mi
Last recorded167,519 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 MVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 167,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tailgate corroded around handle

Fail 28 Sep 2026 167,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tailgate corroded around handle

Pass 25 Sep 2025 162,693 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 162,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 157,556 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 150,751 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in n/s rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 145,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

trailer socket changed to 7 pin

Fail 3 Oct 2022 145,657 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended right indicator/left side light (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 140,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 136,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 136,945 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 129,881 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 129,881 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 121,719 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 121,718 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,784 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 112,784 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 104,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit outer tread band (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer tread band however tyre just on borderline (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,027 miles

Front rear rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer and hanger corroded but still secure.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,948 miles

both front tyres wearinfg on outer shoulders

Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,815 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,417 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,804 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 36,804 miles

Nearside 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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AV56 MVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 AV56 MVE, 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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AV56 MVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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