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NU56 MBX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

298,089 mi
Last recorded298,089 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 MBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 298,089 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

under body slightly corroded at rear

Pass 12 Dec 2017 262,418 miles

Both front tyres inner shoulders slightly worn

Parking brake requires slight adjustment

Pass 8 Dec 2016 218,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside & Offside Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside steering inner arm has slight play at its fixings

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 218,185 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner arm (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside & Offside Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside steering inner arm has slight play at its fixings

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 168,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside & Offside Rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play in them

Offside front castor arm inner bush worn

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 168,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside & Offside Rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play in them

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 124,679 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,287 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 89,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,960 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,102 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 202,035 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 202,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 168,705 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 122,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NU56 MBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NU56 MBX, 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 NU56 MBX registered?

NU56 MBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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