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AAN 17A

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,487 mi
Last recorded77,487 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAN 17A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 77,487 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 75,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 72,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 69,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,759 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 65,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 63,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 56,384 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 51,450 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 47,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 44,016 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 40,572 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 35,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 31,591 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 31,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 21,739 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,621 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 20,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,047 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,441 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 15,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AAN 17A is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 AAN 17A, 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 AAN 17A registered?

AAN 17A is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is AAN 17A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAN 17A 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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