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AF56 XVV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

152,392 mi
Last recorded152,392 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 152,392 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 148,853 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 143,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 140,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 136,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 132,640 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 132,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 126,101 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,799 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 112,816 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 112,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays obscuring some under body components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 99,928 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,090 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 19 May 2012 68,534 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 59,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,497 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 XVV 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 89.5%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

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

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