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CC56 MLC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,704 mi
Last recorded101,704 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC56 MLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 101,704 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,705 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads getting low - approaching inner wear sensor indicators-monitor.

Nearside Front Upper Anti roll bar droplink upper ball joint dust cover badly deteriorated

Notable engine/transmission oil leaks

Offside Front Outer Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover badly deteriorated but not likely to cause ingress of dirt.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Foot pedal operated handbrake lever in car not fully returning to "off" position allowing for bind to rear brakes just meeting requirements for MOT roller test. Advise further inspection/repair prior to next inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes by tank and axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 90,652 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 90,652 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,751 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,981 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,291 miles

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

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

em light on

o/s/f tyre tread peeling

Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,512 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,283 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,301 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 20,148 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 14,432 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,750 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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CC56 MLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CC56 MLC, 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 CC56 MLC registered?

CC56 MLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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