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MT56 BLK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,510 mi
Last recorded135,510 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 BLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 135,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Jul 2022 135,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Jun 2021 123,843 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 123,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 108,085 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 105,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips one of them within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2018 100,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,946 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 88,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,537 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 80,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 7 Nov 2013 57,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,640 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,599 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,378 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,836 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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MT56 BLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT56 BLK, 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 MT56 BLK registered?

MT56 BLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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