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ML56 UXB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,613 mi
Last recorded93,613 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 UXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 93,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 83,903 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

all under-neath has corrosion on ( arms/shocks/coil springs/sub-frames and integral body

Fail 22 May 2024 83,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

all under-neath has corrosion on ( arms/shocks/coil springs/sub-frames and integral body

Pass 19 May 2023 80,780 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 77,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 77,545 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2019 76,491 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 74,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

O/S front tire slightly deteriorated

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,293 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 73,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,144 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,479 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall but not thru to cords

Fail 16 Nov 2015 67,473 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall but not thru to cords

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,921 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,006 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,578 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,530 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,231 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,529 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 UXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UXB, 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 UXB registered?

ML56 UXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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