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MK56 MYA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,079 mi
Last recorded102,079 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 102,079 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered in under sill

Fail 5 Oct 2023 102,079 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle covered in under sill

Pass 21 Oct 2022 96,254 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 86,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,796 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,272 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 72,078 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2018 71,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,557 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,561 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 58,618 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,108 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sill cover fitted.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 48,970 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sill cover fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,577 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,864 miles

side seal cover fitted.

under tray fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,181 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,887 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,465 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 MYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MYA, 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 MYA registered?

MK56 MYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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