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ST56 CWG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,733 mi
Last recorded77,733 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 77,733 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 74,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 70,305 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 66,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 62,412 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 59,030 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,708 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 58,227 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,826 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,125 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 51,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,084 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,314 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,283 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,801 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,012 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,207 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,346 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 18,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.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 CWG 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 90%.

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 CWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST56 CWG registered?

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

Is ST56 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 CWG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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