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RX56 TSV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,033 mi
Last recorded117,033 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 TSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 117,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2025 117,033 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2024 114,650 miles

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Washers poor but providing sufficient water

Pass 27 Sep 2023 111,308 miles

Brake pedal provision worn

E.M.L light illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper has slight damage

Fail 22 Sep 2023 111,284 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal provision worn

E.M.L light illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper has slight damage

Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,758 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2022 104,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,779 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 91,229 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder 225/55r16

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning illuminated

Fail 9 Oct 2020 91,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder 225/55r16

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning illuminated

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,655 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 85,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,660 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 78,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,290 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 61,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 58,966 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,870 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,672 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,547 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 44,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 38,488 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 32,196 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,353 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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RX56 TSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RX56 TSV, 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 RX56 TSV registered?

RX56 TSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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