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RO56 NWF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,047 mi
Last recorded109,047 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 NWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 109,047 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 109,047 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 100,524 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 100,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 91,816 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 89,654 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Fail 27 Sep 2016 89,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,789 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f jacking point pad missing

Fail 4 Sep 2014 84,634 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f jacking point pad missing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 79,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,591 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 58,362 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 58,362 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,726 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,594 miles

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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RO56 NWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 RO56 NWF, 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 RO56 NWF registered?

RO56 NWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is RO56 NWF safe to buy?

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