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SK56 MXB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,967 mi
Last recorded105,967 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 MXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 105,967 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 105,958 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front binding (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 104,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 104,715 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

hand brake light staying on

Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,833 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 103,833 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 100,173 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 100,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 100,074 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,946 miles

Front Upper McPherson strut mounts slight play

Front Wheel bearing has slight play X2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 97,946 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 95,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 95,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,444 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre Both tyre(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 92,444 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre Both tyre(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,010 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 85,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 85,413 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,595 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,425 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 77,423 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 70,638 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 70,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,310 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 65,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,343 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,734 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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SK56 MXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SK56 MXB, 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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SK56 MXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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