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CA56 DVU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,172 mi
Last recorded104,172 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 DVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 104,172 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,194 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 98,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 88,710 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 74,681 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,852 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 38,742 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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CA56 DVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA56 DVU, 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 CA56 DVU registered?

CA56 DVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is CA56 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA56 DVU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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