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AF56 XUU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,038 mi
Last recorded76,038 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 76,038 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 75,837 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 66,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,086 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 45,811 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 32,536 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 29,708 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 28,669 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 27,927 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre 0mm on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,434 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,258 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,030 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,108 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,821 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,836 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 18,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,431 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 XUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 XUU, 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

How do I check the history of AF56 XUU?

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What year was AF56 XUU registered?

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

Is AF56 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 XUU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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