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ST56 CVS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,440 mi
Last recorded192,440 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 CVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 192,440 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 167,618 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 154,953 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 154,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 142,309 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 142,273 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 134,735 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded but not holed

Pass 8 Jul 2019 114,460 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 114,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Road wheel more than one fixing missing front and rear (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,451 miles

Windscreen has slight damage in A Zone

Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,077 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,566 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,938 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 72,910 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,977 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,341 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,378 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,213 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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ST56 CVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST56 CVS, 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 ST56 CVS registered?

ST56 CVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is ST56 CVS safe to buy?

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