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OV56 XTP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,523 mi
Last recorded96,523 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 96,523 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point rubber block missing

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames/chassis/suspension heavy corrosion in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights switch put to zero to pass mot test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2024 94,427 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coils springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rubber jacking point block missing

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames/suspension/chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing low on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,970 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 91,822 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front jacking block missing/slight sill damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing lower on inners

Pass 5 Nov 2021 90,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 78,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pipe to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,582 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 73,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,752 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,529 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside mirror insecure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 63,529 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside mirror insecure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 55,478 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 55,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,285 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 48,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,596 miles

Near side front jacking point rubber missing.

Off side rear tyre tread worn down to approx 2.8 mm.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,285 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,010 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,294 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)

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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OV56 XTP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 OV56 XTP, 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 OV56 XTP registered?

OV56 XTP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is OV56 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 XTP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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