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NV56 VMW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

124,279 mi
Last recorded124,279 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 124,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 118,189 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 108,906 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 102,180 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,016 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 94,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 92,503 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 89,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 86,953 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,199 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,880 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2016 79,880 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,547 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,428 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,709 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 69,032 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 66,619 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,638 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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NV56 VMW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

NV56 VMW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is NV56 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV56 VMW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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