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ST56 CWE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,809 mi
Last recorded102,809 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 102,809 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,142 miles

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

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

play in both rear anti roll bar linkages

rear brake pads worn

Fail 11 Apr 2017 100,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

play in both rear anti roll bar linkages

rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,596 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 93,596 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,207 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 85,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,591 miles

front brake pads worn.

high travel in park brake lever.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,387 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

both rear tyres have low tread.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,836 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,517 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,203 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 CWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CWE, 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 CWE registered?

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

Is ST56 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 CWE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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