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MK56 MWX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,505 mi
Last recorded143,505 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 MWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 143,505 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 122,020 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 122,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 110,311 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 110,234 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 103,236 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,082 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 101,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,104 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake reserve travel

Fail 2 Sep 2016 94,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner tread cuts and injuries

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner tread and tread wearing low

parking brake reserve travel

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,320 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 71,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,502 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 64,502 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,123 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,999 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,935 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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MK56 MWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWX, 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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MK56 MWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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