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MA56 NZS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,137 mi
Last recorded88,137 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 NZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 88,137 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT FOGLAMP GLASS CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON EXTREME INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

REPAIRED STONECHIP IN ZONE A (LESS THAQN 10MM)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 87,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre balding on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,633 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

nearside sill cover broken

offside front wiper poor

strongly advise to replace both front tyres

unable to see rear coil spring bases

uneven wear on offside front tyre

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 NZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA56 NZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA56 NZS registered?

MA56 NZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is MA56 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA56 NZS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA56 NZS have outstanding finance?

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