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ST56 MFK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,750 mi
Last recorded90,750 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 90,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 87,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 83,170 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 83,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 78,833 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 74,538 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 68,619 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 65,135 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 65,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 249,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 61,571 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mid section mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 57,706 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 54,401 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,145 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 45,064 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,459 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 30,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,683 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 29,073 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,897 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,731 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 MFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

ST56 MFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is ST56 MFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 MFK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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