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MV56 TOA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,314 mi
Last recorded108,314 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 TOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 108,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 107,655 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 105,176 miles

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

Nearside 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 105,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 103,149 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 99,012 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,643 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 93,643 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,034 miles

Front Bonnet release mechanism is incomplete

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 93,034 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Bonnet release mechanism is incomplete

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp washers not working

Fail 23 Jul 2018 90,990 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

headlamp washers not working

Pass 28 Jun 2017 79,513 miles

EML ON?

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 79,113 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML ON?

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,414 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,820 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,560 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 28,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,418 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,570 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 8,002 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 6,772 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 TOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MV56 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

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

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