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ML56 DPV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,063 mi
Last recorded101,063 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 DPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 101,063 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 101,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,053 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 90,138 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 90,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,835 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,375 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 76,375 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but no cords visiable

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2014 68,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but no cords visiable

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,815 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,767 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs are badly worn and grooved

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,174 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 46,523 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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ML56 DPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML56 DPV, 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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What year was ML56 DPV registered?

ML56 DPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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