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AV56 MVF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,253 mi
Last recorded108,253 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 MVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 108,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,146 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 101,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 97,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 94,450 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 91,337 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 91,329 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,210 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 78,441 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and Nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,897 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 73,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,518 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 69,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 59,902 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 59,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,701 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 40,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,239 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,113 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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AV56 MVF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 AV56 MVF, 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 AV56 MVF registered?

AV56 MVF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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