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MV56 EUM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,617 mi
Last recorded86,617 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 EUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 86,617 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 83,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,994 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 79,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 77,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,558 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 74,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 71,753 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 70,414 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 68,170 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 68,170 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,757 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,861 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,837 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,968 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,340 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,627 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly on inside and outside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,627 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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MV56 EUM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MV56 EUM, 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 MV56 EUM registered?

MV56 EUM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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