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CA56 MUO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,414 mi
Last recorded90,414 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 MUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 90,414 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 90,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 87,577 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 81,311 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,808 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 75,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 67,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2022 67,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 56,985 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 48,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,988 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 45,569 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,264 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,314 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 42,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,279 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,612 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,854 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,608 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 MUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 CA56 MUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA56 MUO?

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What year was CA56 MUO registered?

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

Is CA56 MUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA56 MUO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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