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CV56 UKU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,175 mi
Last recorded118,175 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 118,175 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 118,172 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 114,509 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 114,501 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 110,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Middle Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 103,069 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 103,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 96,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear handbrake in balance

Fail 4 Sep 2019 96,656 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working one in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear handbrake in balance

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,345 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing inner edge -205/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,123 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on edges 205/55/16

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,754 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jun 2012 33,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,196 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,175 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,336 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 22,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 UKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UKU, 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 UKU registered?

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

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