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MF56 OEA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,117 mi
Last recorded125,117 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 OEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 125,117 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 123,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'Front Arm' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'Front Arm' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 119,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Towards front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Towards front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 113,649 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 113,647 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 108,408 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 103,202 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 97,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 91,069 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 84,294 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,218 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 70,554 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 70,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 64,000 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 51,322 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

vehicle has Winter Tyres fitted all round

Fail 15 May 2012 51,322 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

vehicle has Winter Tyres fitted all round

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,339 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s/f foglight broken

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,114 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 32,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,461 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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MF56 OEA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MF56 OEA, 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 MF56 OEA registered?

MF56 OEA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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