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MC56 EDL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,607 mi
Last recorded87,607 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 EDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 87,607 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2026 87,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 69,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge need to be replace asap 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 55,273 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Sep 2024 55,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2023 41,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 41,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 32,000 miles

Rear coil springs starting to corrode

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2022 32,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear coil springs starting to corrode

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 31,588 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 31,107 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 30,741 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 29,601 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 29,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 28,292 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 27,366 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 23,653 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,251 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 17,701 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,062 miles

osf droplink has split ball joint dust cover. no free play

Pass 6 Oct 2009 12,059 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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MC56 EDL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MC56 EDL, 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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MC56 EDL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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