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CE56 XWW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

97,916 mi
Last recorded97,916 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,916 miles

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

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

Rear surface rust underneath

Fail 22 Oct 2025 97,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear surface rust underneath

Pass 26 Sep 2024 96,894 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 96,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 89,231 miles

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

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

both rear upper suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 89,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

both rear upper suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 82,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,275 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 78,275 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 72,444 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 72,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,384 miles

Front Lower arm bushes detreating

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Rear under body components suspension & braking slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,696 miles

Front near side & offside lower arm bushes detreating

Fail 5 Sep 2018 62,696 miles

Front near side & offside lower arm bushes detreating

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 60,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 60,194 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush camber arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall-perished (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,489 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Just before brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in either N/S/F top mount or wheel bearing

Fail 21 Sep 2015 51,466 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Just before brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in either N/S/F top mount or wheel bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,043 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Foot activated parking brake pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 47,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Foot activated parking brake pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,700 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 41,700 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,440 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle would benifit from a good run to help on emmisions

Fail 20 Sep 2011 30,969 miles

Most of underside covered in plastic trim coverings. Full inspection of underbody, brake pipes etc not permisable.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,969 miles

Most of underside covered in plastic trim coverings. Full inspection of underbody, brake pipes etc not permisable.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,901 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

n\s\f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,072 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 XWW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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