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CE56 EVX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,399 mi
Last recorded128,399 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 EVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 128,399 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 128,370 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 118,075 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 117,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 101,932 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 101,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,654 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 89,494 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON THE OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,208 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 88,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM BALL JOINT GOES UP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 87,324 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 86,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 83,228 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 83,225 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,651 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in windscreen out side zone A (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

body under shields fitted

engine cover fitted

engine under shields fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2016 76,651 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in windscreen out side zone A (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

body under shields fitted

engine cover fitted

engine under shields fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,161 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,463 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,232 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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CE56 EVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE56 EVX, 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 CE56 EVX registered?

CE56 EVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is CE56 EVX safe to buy?

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