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NC56 MXS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,876 mi
Last recorded159,876 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 MXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 159,876 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 152,130 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 152,130 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 137,622 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s foremost bushes [reaction arms] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s discs deeply lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 137,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s foremost bushes [reaction arms] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 1x festoon bulb fitted (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s discs deeply lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 120,634 miles

emmission cannot be dected

Pass 6 Sep 2017 108,190 miles

front metal brake pipes rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty in places

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Aug 2017 107,928 miles

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre rear seat belt buckle not working (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

front metal brake pipes rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty in places

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Sep 2016 95,751 miles

front brake discs warped slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,431 miles

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

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

centre rear seat belt buckle not working

rear exhaust centre pipe hook mount u/s

Fail 15 Sep 2015 87,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt buckle not working

rear exhaust centre pipe hook mount u/s

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,036 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 77,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,778 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,766 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,550 miles

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

front number plate dirty but readable

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,883 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,350 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 33,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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NC56 MXS 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 68.4%.

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 NC56 MXS, 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 NC56 MXS registered?

NC56 MXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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