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MK56 MYY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,430 mi
Last recorded135,430 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 MYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 135,430 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear before tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

General underside corrosion - inc rear subframe & susp arms

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 127,485 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2025 127,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 122,954 miles

Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to caliper hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 May 2024 122,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to caliper hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre close to legal limit worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2023 115,813 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn in centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 115,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint on front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn in centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint slight play on front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 111,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 111,263 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre mounting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s brake pad wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 104,414 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 104,414 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front>Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 98,116 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 78,864 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,316 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 74,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 66,830 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 65,440 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,977 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 45,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,516 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,565 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,542 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,897 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 MYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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