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PX56 RYC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,628 mi
Last recorded85,628 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 RYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2024 82,043 miles

Corrosion on rear sub frame, all rear suspension arms (rear suspension lower arms have plastic covers not allowing full inspection), rear coil springs, rear shock absorbers, inner sills, front & rear brake pipes.

Slight wear offside steering rack bush. Rear brake hoses slightly perished.

Fail 16 Aug 2024 82,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower front upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion on rear sub frame, all rear suspension arms (rear suspension lower arms have plastic covers not allowing full inspection), rear coil springs, rear shock absorbers, inner sills, front & rear brake pipes.

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

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

Slight wear offside steering rack bush. Rear brake hoses slightly perished. Front brakes pulling slightly to offside.

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front lower front upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 79,241 miles

Corrosion on rear sub frame, rear suspension arms, rear coil springs, inner sills & rear brake pipes (coated in wax). Slight play front suspension lower upper front arm ball joint (alloy arms). Service brake effort fluctuating slightly.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 77,300 miles

Corrosion on rear sub frame, suspension arms, rear coil springs, inner sills & rear brake pipes.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside front & both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F lower upper front arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres at 2mm, front tyres worn on edges (O/S/F smooth on inside). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside front & both rear coil springs (N/S/R also rubbing rear of arm). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.2.1 (e))

Slight wear rear antiroll bar bushes. Nearside front coil spring lower coil not fully supported at bottom (suspect upside down). Rear tyres at 3mm.

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front suspension lower front arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 70,680 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front discs. (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front suspension lower rear arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside front & both rear coil springs (N/S/R also rubbing rear of arm). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.2.1 (e))

Slight wear rear antiroll bar bushes. Nearside front coil spring lower coil not fully supported at bottom (suspect upside down). Rear tyres at 3mm.

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front suspension lower front arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 62,848 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Aug 2019 56,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 51,785 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,675 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 45,675 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 37,650 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,404 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 20,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,906 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 11,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 8,482 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,005 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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PX56 RYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PX56 RYC, 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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PX56 RYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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