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ML56 UXJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,716 mi
Last recorded128,716 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 128,716 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded F TO R (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded F TO R (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 128,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded F TO R (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded F TO R (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 118,316 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 113,946 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 113,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 105,824 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 105,824 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

wheels marked. n/s/r wheel arch scratched. front number plate cracked.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 98,195 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,860 miles

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

front number plate cracked.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 78,954 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,552 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on outer tread

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 UXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

ML56 UXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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