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AE56 WTL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

211,295 mi
Last recorded211,295 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 211,295 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underbody and suspension surface corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2024 211,295 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underbody and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2023 204,365 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 204,365 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering arm seized (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 200,965 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 191,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 187,747 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))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 187,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 22 Aug 2019 183,793 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 180,063 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 180,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 167,504 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 156,472 miles

Rear reg plate perished

Fail 26 Aug 2016 156,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear reg plate perished

Pass 24 Aug 2015 148,990 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 134,404 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 121,541 miles

both front inner lower arm inner bushes starting to unbond may need attnetion soon

movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/r parking brake effort low

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Aug 2013 121,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front inner lower arm inner bushes starting to unbond may need attnetion soon

movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/r parking brake effort low

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2012 112,960 miles

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

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

SRS light on reqs checks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 160,418 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 160,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 94,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake pads appear low and offside disc corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 94,165 miles

offside rear brake pads appear low and offside disc corroded.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 73,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,283 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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AE56 WTL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AE56 WTL, 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 AE56 WTL registered?

AE56 WTL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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