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CU56 MGV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,465 mi
Last recorded182,465 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 MGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 182,465 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point NEAR FAIL! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 177,256 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 168,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 168,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 166,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 162,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 148,043 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 148,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 134,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 134,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 119,262 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 98,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,129 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 93,129 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,967 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 78,387 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,694 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,995 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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CU56 MGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CU56 MGV, 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 CU56 MGV registered?

CU56 MGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is CU56 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 MGV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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