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MK56 SVY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

172,235 mi
Last recorded172,235 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 172,235 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 172,233 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 167,632 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 164,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 161,365 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 161,361 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 157,417 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 151,192 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 142,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 130,075 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 118,699 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 104,782 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 104,760 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 99,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 73,288 miles

vehicle has underbody panels fitted

Pass 3 May 2011 63,898 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 54,575 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,860 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 SVY 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 85%.

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 SVY, 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

How do I check the history of MK56 SVY?

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What year was MK56 SVY registered?

MK56 SVY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is MK56 SVY safe to buy?

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