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MA56 RXC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,791 mi
Last recorded103,791 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 103,791 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 103,791 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,854 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 97,854 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 92,866 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 92,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,829 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Fail 24 Jun 2019 82,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched INCORRECTLY FITTED ZIP TIED TO SHOCKER CATCHING AND STRETCHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth IN BOARD SHOES (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,225 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 82,194 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 78,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,650 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,227 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 60,227 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,082 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 52,082 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,438 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,521 miles

offside front tie bar rubber split

Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,217 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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MA56 RXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

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

Is MA56 RXC safe to buy?

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