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MK56 MWV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,805 mi
Last recorded175,805 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 MWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 175,805 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 169,109 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 159,951 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres have cracking in tread

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 153,566 miles

Under the body cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Mar 2018 153,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under the body cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2017 148,639 miles

Both front wheel bearing has slight play

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn from edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 142,557 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

Pass 17 Mar 2015 136,576 miles

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

Front pads getting low

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 136,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2013 129,926 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 125,925 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 114,701 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 114,701 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 96,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,291 miles

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

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

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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MK56 MWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK56 MWV, 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 MK56 MWV registered?

MK56 MWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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