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CA56 NMX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

137,532 mi
Last recorded137,532 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 137,532 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 127,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside headlamp dip beam image poor

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 123,085 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 123,082 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,808 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,023 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,256 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,176 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 97,404 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,990 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 75,542 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,650 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,139 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 55,835 miles

11x nails in offside rear tyre

3x nails in offside front tyre

5x nails in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn on out side edge 4mm to 0mm

Pass 20 Dec 2010 41,659 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,282 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 NMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NMX, 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

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What year was CA56 NMX registered?

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

Is CA56 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA56 NMX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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