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MF56 YVV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,369 mi
Last recorded120,369 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 YVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 120,369 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 112,963 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 112,963 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 105,816 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 99,473 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,764 miles

nsf tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2020 92,815 miles

both rear tyre low

Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,780 miles

Exhaust poor condition

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Slight play offside front drop link

Windscreen slightly damaged

Wipers poor

Fail 29 Mar 2019 88,778 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust poor condition

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Slight play offside front drop link

Windscreen slightly damaged

Wipers poor

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,916 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,697 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,480 miles

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)

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

corrosion exhaust and repair to exhaust hanger

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle

nearside front fog light glass cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2016 69,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

corrosion exhaust and repair to exhaust hanger

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle

nearside front fog light glass cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,040 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,779 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 42,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,533 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted preventing full inspection

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre cracking and has a cut on the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

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 YVV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

MF56 YVV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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The MOT history for MF56 YVV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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