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MA56 TZX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,074 mi
Last recorded90,074 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 TZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 90,074 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 90,074 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

parking brake grabbing slightly

Pass 13 May 2025 89,193 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 87,836 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 87,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,049 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 84,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped & pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 67,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face & pads wearing low & slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r corroded at end section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear pipes by flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 42,862 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,938 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,135 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 34,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,004 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 28,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,217 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,362 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 TZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

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

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