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CU56 PHY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,151 mi
Last recorded99,151 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 PHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,151 miles

Nearside Rear 1 wheel bolt missing

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

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

Offside Rear brakes noisy, possible handbrake shoes

Pass 14 Jul 2022 97,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear one wheel bolt missing

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 94,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 93,454 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 88,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,025 miles

Nearside Front worn edges and under inflated

Fail 23 Apr 2018 82,025 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front worn edges and under inflated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,679 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 74,679 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 68,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,844 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 46,633 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,699 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)

Offside front tyre perishing on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,516 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,203 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 PHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CU56 PHY, 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 PHY registered?

CU56 PHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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