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M555 MLT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests40 (34 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

3,934 mi
Last recorded3,934 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 MLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

34 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 3,934 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 107,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 3,865 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 105,246 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 105,245 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 3,842 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2023 103,045 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 3,783 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 3,639 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,573 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 3,467 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,264 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 99,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 3,286 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 97,868 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 3,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 2,657 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,338 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 93,338 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 2,114 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,411 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 90,411 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 1,483 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 1,411 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,606 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 1,343 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,813 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 1,308 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 75,364 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 75,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 1,269 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 68,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,459 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 1,198 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 1,078 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,537 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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M555 MLT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M555 MLT, 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 M555 MLT registered?

M555 MLT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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