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RV56 PXF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,797 mi
Last recorded126,797 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 PXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 126,797 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 126,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 117,614 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 117,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 111,150 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 103,406 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 103,406 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 90,366 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 90,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,742 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,154 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mount bracket rusted - Has temporary repair

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 74,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mount bracket rusted - Has temporary repair

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,589 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,504 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 43,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front exhaust hanger coroded off

Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,842 miles

near side front exhaust bracket coroded off

rear link arm bushs started to perrish

Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,544 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,846 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 26,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,892 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 PXF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RV56 PXF, 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 PXF registered?

RV56 PXF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is RV56 PXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 PXF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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