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NU56 YCN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,394 mi
Last recorded84,394 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 YCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts bald on edges, depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn inner edges, depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2025 84,394 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts bald on edges, depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn inner edges, depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 80,151 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2024 80,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 74,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,137 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Sep 2022 69,137 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 61,881 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 61,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 54,624 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 54,624 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 47,215 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,352 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 40,352 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,997 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,413 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 26,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,604 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,000 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 7,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 6,892 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 6,112 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 4,986 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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NU56 YCN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YCN, 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

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What year was NU56 YCN registered?

NU56 YCN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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