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MX56 YEY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

191,658 mi
Last recorded191,658 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 YEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 191,658 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

Fail 12 May 2025 191,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

Pass 15 May 2024 183,358 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 175,868 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 175,868 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 169,040 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 161,387 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 161,387 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 150,968 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front lower arm ball joint slight play

rear axle and rear of vehicle corroded in areas

Fail 12 May 2020 150,966 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear anti roll bar D bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front lower arm ball joint slight play

rear axle and rear of vehicle corroded in areas

Pass 21 May 2019 137,467 miles

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 137,462 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 126,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 126,596 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 112,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view slightly loose on mounting (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 112,268 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view slightly loose on mounting (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 98,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,650 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 82,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,958 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,227 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,879 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 55,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,253 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,417 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 33,417 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,544 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 19,544 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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MX56 YEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MX56 YEY, 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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MX56 YEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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