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CV56 UKL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,376 mi
Last recorded125,376 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 UKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 125,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 105,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 105,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2024 112,096 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 112,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 77,333 miles

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2023 77,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

service/foot brake pedal has travel

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 66,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 53,312 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 53,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,054 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,964 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 49,756 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 48,854 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2017 47,540 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 47,538 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 46,590 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 45,297 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,935 miles

Nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall no cords exposed

Offside front tyre damage to outer sidewall no cords exposed

Fail 14 Feb 2014 42,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall no cords exposed

Offside front tyre damage to outer sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 13 May 2013 42,124 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,711 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly lipped

o/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,973 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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CV56 UKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CV56 UKL, 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 CV56 UKL registered?

CV56 UKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is CV56 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV56 UKL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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