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MA56 UAD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,397 mi
Last recorded124,397 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 124,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp lens faded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 119,819 miles

Nearside steering arm slight play

Fail 14 Apr 2023 119,819 miles

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

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2022 113,905 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 105,546 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 104,389 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 95,189 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 95,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,676 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,578 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,423 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,454 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,180 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 64,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2012 56,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,207 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 49,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1) N/S/F tyre worn on outer shoulder. 2) Small cracks appearing in O/S/F tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,575 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,064 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 UAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAD, 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 UAD registered?

MA56 UAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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