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ML56 TAL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,536 mi
Last recorded150,536 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 TAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 150,536 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 150,536 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 138,718 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 138,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 125,705 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 125,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 119,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 111,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 104,568 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 104,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 95,007 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,595 miles

o/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,617 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,422 miles

brake pipe at rear over axle showing surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on both outer edges

n/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,881 miles

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

brake pipes at rear showing slight surface corrosion in places

o/s washer jet faulty but n/s provides sufficent water to drivers side

Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,359 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,263 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,777 miles

both front steering arms on near side and off side front signs of splitting in both front and rear steering arms

Pass 2 Jul 2011 58,028 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 79,236 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,804 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 TAL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TAL, 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 TAL registered?

ML56 TAL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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