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MA56 RWX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

168,848 mi
Last recorded168,848 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 RWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 168,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear number plate fading

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 155,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boot split but not letting in dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 140,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 130,200 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 120,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

various brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2016 110,846 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 99,593 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,746 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,016 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 67,786 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 60,132 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,132 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,558 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)

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 RWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RWX, 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 RWX registered?

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

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