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CK56 VWE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,463 mi
Last recorded135,463 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 VWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 135,463 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 135,431 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 128,938 miles

Brake pad wear warning message on dash.

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both Reflectors deteriorating . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm inner bush worn.(steel). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm inner bush worn.(steel). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 5 Jun 2020 128,938 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad wear warning message on dash.

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both Reflectors deteriorating . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm inner bush worn.(steel). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm inner bush worn.(steel). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on both outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,747 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 117,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 97,953 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 97,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,945 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,329 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn low inner band...

O/S/F Tyre worn VERY LOW inner band/nail in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,633 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 67,228 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,222 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 62,222 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,605 miles

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 45,750 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges.

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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CK56 VWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CK56 VWE, 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 CK56 VWE registered?

CK56 VWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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