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SK56 TCV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,384 mi
Last recorded86,384 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 TCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 86,384 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 83,112 miles

Both front lower forward suspension arm bushes are quite badly deteriorated

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded right at the rear ends bust mostly covered

Front brake pipes corroded behind covers

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 83,082 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front lower forward suspension arm bushes are quite badly deteriorated

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded right at the rear ends bust mostly covered

Front brake pipes corroded behind covers

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 79,295 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 79,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 76,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 73,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,993 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,422 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 59,745 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,595 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,258 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,882 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,005 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,643 miles

electronic measuring device fitted - unable to check oil temperature

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,386 miles

engine and underbody shields fitted

slight freeplay in n/s/f wheelbearing

travel in park brake lever

unable to view rear coil springs fully

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 TCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SK56 TCV, 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 SK56 TCV registered?

SK56 TCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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