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MS56CMS
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration MS56CMS
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 151,078 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,302 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advice (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- general corrosion
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 145,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear metal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear metal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advice (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 140,840 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2023 22 Jun 202630 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,660 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,543 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021 22 Jun 202613 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,061 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
4 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
13 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,170 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
6 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn exsessively corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
27 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,979 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019 22 Jun 202622 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,338 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 22 Jun 20261 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,476 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- underside of vehicle covered in undertrays
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- underside of vehicle covered in undertrays
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,084 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2016 22 Jun 20263 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 611,211 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 611,211 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,732 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014 22 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,242 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013 22 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,242 MI
22 Jun 202612 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,136 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012 22 Jun 202621 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,876 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,876 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,216 MI
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MS56CMS was registered on 2006-10-31
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