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MA56 MUO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,156 mi
Last recorded93,156 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 MUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 93,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 90,690 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 87,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge of centre 3/4 1.6 mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 84,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,814 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,977 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,542 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,338 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front anti roll bar drop link upper gaiters slightly damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

front number plate cracked

nearside front + offside rear tyres slightly perishing on outer walls

Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,637 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,516 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 46,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre sidewall cracked but not showing canvis

Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 33,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,592 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 18,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,925 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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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MA56 MUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MA56 MUO, 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 MA56 MUO registered?

MA56 MUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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