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AF56 UHP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,664 mi
Last recorded161,664 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 UHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 161,664 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight under body surafce rust

under trays fitted/sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2023 159,677 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 141,558 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 141,558 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 124,794 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 124,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 116,863 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 103,062 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 88,287 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 88,287 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,894 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,062 miles

Front Inner play in rack ends

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,156 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,063 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,515 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,457 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,366 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 6,613 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 6,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 3 Aug 2009 5,280 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 5,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AF56 UHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AF56 UHP, 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 AF56 UHP registered?

AF56 UHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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