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AF56 UHT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,288 mi
Last recorded97,288 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 UHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 91,318 miles

Advise front and rear b/discs showing signs of rusting and pitting

Advise rear metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue

Pass 23 Sep 2020 88,412 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 88,412 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 84,775 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 84,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,032 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 82,030 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front round inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,004 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 76,964 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn down to 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 62,438 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,818 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear, unable to test seat belt

Pass 16 Aug 2013 49,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,064 miles

Front brake disc's worn and lipped

Fail 1 Sep 2011 39,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc's worn and lipped

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,556 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 30,556 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,664 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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AF56 UHT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF56 UHT, 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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AF56 UHT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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