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NX56 XRF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,118 mi
Last recorded115,118 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 XRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 115,118 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 115,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 102,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 94,108 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 93,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 91,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front washer jet has restricted flow

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,697 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 80,679 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,689 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)

no safety catch fitted to bonnet

Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

no safety catch fitted to bonnet

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,032 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 66,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,078 miles

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

front discs are starting to wear thin

Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,303 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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NX56 XRF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NX56 XRF, 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 NX56 XRF registered?

NX56 XRF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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