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ST56 MDZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,701 mi
Last recorded60,701 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 MDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 60,701 miles

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2025 60,700 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 60,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2023 60,331 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2022 60,161 miles

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2022 60,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2021 55,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 55,202 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 43,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,469 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 31,469 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 27,384 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 21,430 miles

both front tyres slightly feathered on inner edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,242 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,530 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 14,769 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,487 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inside

Pass 9 Feb 2010 9,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 MDZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

ST56 MDZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is ST56 MDZ safe to buy?

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