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CN56 NYC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,140 mi
Last recorded86,140 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 NYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,140 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front - bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 86,093 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front - bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 83,832 miles

slight wear - offside front tyre inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2021 83,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight wear - offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,495 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 80,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,622 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,188 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,089 miles

rear registration plate faded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,882 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,215 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,651 miles

Both rear tyrea are down to the wear markers.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,433 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 27,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,463 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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CN56 NYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CN56 NYC, 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 CN56 NYC registered?

CN56 NYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is CN56 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN56 NYC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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