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MK56 MYW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,089 mi
Last recorded165,089 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 MYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 165,089 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 165,053 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 155,072 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 145,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 133,544 miles

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 10 Sep 2014 119,856 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 119,856 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 108,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f side repeater in mirror intermittant

Fail 26 Sep 2012 96,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 96,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 83,659 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,418 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,519 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 MYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MYW, 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 MYW registered?

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

Is MK56 MYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK56 MYW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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