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CU56 NMZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,130 mi
Last recorded128,130 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 NMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 128,130 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 117,138 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 101,364 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre is out of shape and worn on the inside edge

Fail 17 May 2016 101,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre is out of shape and worn on the inside edge

Fail 18 May 2015 89,841 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 89,841 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 81,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r oil leak drive shaft area

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 May 2014 81,786 miles

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

n/s/r oil leak drive shaft area

Pass 17 May 2013 76,072 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 76,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,331 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 68,331 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,086 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,252 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 NMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NMZ, 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 NMZ registered?

CU56 NMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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