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MV56 XVG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,791 mi
Last recorded98,791 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 XVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 98,791 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2026 98,791 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm bush upper facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 98,663 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,158 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 98,143 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 97,888 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,656 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,429 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,110 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 89,820 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,221 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,998 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,994 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,512 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,950 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,581 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,050 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 XVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MV56 XVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MV56 XVG?

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What year was MV56 XVG registered?

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

Is MV56 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV56 XVG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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