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ST56 CWZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,814 mi
Last recorded66,814 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 CWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,814 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 66,814 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 55,600 miles

exhaust mount corroded off

Fail 23 May 2012 55,405 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mount corroded off

Fail 8 Jun 2011 42,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,838 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,524 miles

Both front tyres cracking between tread.

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering 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 CWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ST56 CWZ, 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 CWZ registered?

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

Is ST56 CWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 CWZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST56 CWZ have outstanding finance?

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