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RV56 PWZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,400 mi
Last recorded24,400 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 PWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 24,400 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 24,312 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 24,211 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 23,866 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 23,450 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 23,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 22,867 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 22,126 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 21,557 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 20,820 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2017 19,751 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 18,745 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,780 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 14,277 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,762 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 11,290 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 8,569 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 6,659 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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RV56 PWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RV56 PWZ, 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 RV56 PWZ registered?

RV56 PWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is RV56 PWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 PWZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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