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MV56 TPZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,287 mi
Last recorded91,287 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 TPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 91,287 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 91,287 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 87,842 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,460 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s door hinge deteriorated

o/s/r body damage

Fail 28 Sep 2018 80,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235-45-17 fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s door hinge deteriorated

o/s/r body damage

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,527 miles

EML on

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

front wipers deteriorated

n/s mirror deteriorated

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2017 73,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-45-17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-40-17 (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers deteriorated

n/s mirror deteriorated

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

n/s/r nail in tyre - on edge

Pass 19 Mar 2016 68,613 miles

Eml on

Front brake discs deteriorated

O/s/r tyre worn and out of shape 2454017

Rear brake discs deteriorated

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 63,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded/pitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 58,600 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wheel arch trim insecure.

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded/pitted.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 55,438 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2011 46,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread.

Tracking required.

Fail 22 Oct 2010 33,022 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread.

Tracking required.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,506 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,634 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 TPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV56 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

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

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