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MK56 MXZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,678 mi
Last recorded138,678 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 MXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 138,678 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 138,001 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 136,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 136,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 133,238 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 128,840 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 123,374 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 111,488 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 86,214 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,413 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 82,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,819 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,420 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,822 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 45,591 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre low tread outer edge

slight damage to offside front bumper

Fail 17 Oct 2009 45,591 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre low tread outer edge

slight damage to offside front bumper

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 MXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

MK56 MXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is MK56 MXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK56 MXZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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