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MK56 TFA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,145 mi
Last recorded74,145 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 TFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 74,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened PLAY IN ROD BALL JOINT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened PLAY IN ROD BALL JOINT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 69,167 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 63,249 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,109 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 62,105 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 60,637 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,487 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 49,980 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 44,569 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 37,460 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 27,839 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 19,625 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 19,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 18,177 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 17,466 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 16,401 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 14,320 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 12,520 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 10,161 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 TFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

MK56 TFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is MK56 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK56 TFA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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