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CE56 XKH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,018 mi
Last recorded147,018 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 XKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 147,018 miles

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

Front UNDER SEAL APPLIED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 134,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under the chassis body sealant applied

Fail 13 Jun 2025 134,805 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under the chassis body sealant applied

Pass 7 Oct 2023 127,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 127,473 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 123,832 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

bonnet struts deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 27 Sep 2022 123,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

bonnet struts deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,945 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fron t bushes deteriorating on aluminium arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate deteriorating

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

bonnet gas struts deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 6 Oct 2021 119,945 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fron t bushes deteriorating on aluminium arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate deteriorating

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

bonnet gas struts deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,808 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

bonnett struts in poor condition

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Sep 2020 116,808 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust bracket detatched

bonnett struts in poor condition

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,669 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center section hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 113,669 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective center section hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 109,470 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,092 miles

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,071 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,194 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,485 miles

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

gouge in wall of n/s/f tyre.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 71,485 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

gouge in wall of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,640 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,633 miles

advise both rear tyres on 2-3mm

advise brake warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,014 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 XKH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 XKH, 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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CE56 XKH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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