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MV56 XVN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

77,113 mi
Last recorded77,113 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 77,113 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 77,113 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,854 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 68,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 67,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 65,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 61,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 58,481 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 56,292 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 52,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge only (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 48,963 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,035 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,564 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,538 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,651 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 20,704 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,804 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 XVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

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

Is MV56 XVN safe to buy?

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