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NV56 NAT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,510 mi
Last recorded150,510 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 NAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 150,510 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 150,510 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside and nearside front floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 146,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 146,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F & O/S/F lower forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 143,634 miles

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

nearside front underside electrical component mounting corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 143,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front underside electrical component mounting corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 139,976 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 139,976 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 139,119 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 137,145 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 134,404 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 128,221 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 128,221 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 121,827 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 121,827 miles

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

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 22 Nov 2016 113,756 miles

slight play nearside steering tie rod end

Pass 13 Nov 2015 102,176 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,475 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 69,027 miles

N/S Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,267 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,442 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,655 miles

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

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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NV56 NAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NV56 NAT, 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 NV56 NAT registered?

NV56 NAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is NV56 NAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV56 NAT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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