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EX56 XXB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,741 mi
Last recorded179,741 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 XXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 179,741 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 179,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 160,879 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 160,879 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 152,392 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 152,251 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured marked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 128,453 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 117,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 117,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 106,649 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 95,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 150,395 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2016 132,284 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,529 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,313 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,412 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,097 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,510 miles

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

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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EX56 XXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EX56 XXB, 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 EX56 XXB registered?

EX56 XXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is EX56 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 XXB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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