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CA56 MUC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,990 mi
Last recorded169,990 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 169,990 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 160,794 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 160,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 151,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 140,556 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 131,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 121,945 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 121,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 117,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 110,134 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 104,164 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 104,153 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,622 miles

1 x centre stop lamp bulb inop

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Brake pedal rubber has wear

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie rod to rack joint has slight play

Offside Front Tyre has slight deteriation within the tread

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,175 miles

Body damage offside front wing

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage on the outer sidewall

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,223 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 88,223 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,038 miles

nearside door mirror has slight insecurity.

oil leak

slight body damage at nearside rear

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,018 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bonnet release lever missing

front tyres wearing on edges

n,s,f tyre tread cracking but not revealing the cords

Fail 14 Apr 2011 69,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn close to 1.6 mm

vehicle has plastic covers over sills and underside, cannot fully check behind covers.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,433 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to 1.6 mm

vehicle has plastic covers over sills and underside, cannot fully check behind covers.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,011 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 MUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CA56 MUC, 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 MUC registered?

CA56 MUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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