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RO56 ZSV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,395 mi
Last recorded116,395 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 ZSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 116,395 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 116,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 112,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges and down to wear bar in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 109,863 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,927 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 105,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE ARE RADAR RP20 ==205/55/R16 ==91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel PARKING BRAE PEDAL (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 100,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 95,910 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,385 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2019 88,021 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

body sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,549 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 68,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2015 61,776 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2012 47,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2011 40,920 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,582 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,956 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 29,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 RO56 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

RO56 ZSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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The MOT history for RO56 ZSV 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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