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AF56 XVS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,828 mi
Last recorded145,828 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 145,828 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 145,828 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear of car n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 144,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 144,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 144,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 144,075 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 144,072 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 142,324 miles

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

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

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 14 Sep 2018 134,039 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 126,596 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 126,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 113,543 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 113,385 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working itermittently working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe just above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 101,504 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NOISE ON O/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE ABOVE TANK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,620 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED / N/S/R BRAKE PIPE ABOVE TANK CORRODING

Fail 9 Aug 2013 84,608 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED / N/S/R BRAKE PIPE ABOVE TANK CORRODING

Pass 4 Aug 2012 77,805 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge 225/45y17

Pass 2 Jul 2011 70,377 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,251 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,719 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 XVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

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

Is AF56 XVS safe to buy?

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