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MK56 MYB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,637 mi
Last recorded73,637 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 73,637 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 69,112 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 69,027 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 67,979 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 67,978 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,437 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,615 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 61,926 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,910 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,245 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 51,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,261 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 47,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,087 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 41,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,211 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 MYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK56 MYB registered?

MK56 MYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is MK56 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK56 MYB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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