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AF56 XWB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,022 mi
Last recorded94,022 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 94,022 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 91,947 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 91,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 82,953 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 82,953 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 73,877 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,774 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 66,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 65,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 64,325 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,840 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,290 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,357 miles

Nearside Front has a cut on inside wall but not to cords

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 54,357 miles

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

Nearside Front has a cut on inside wall but not to cords

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,869 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,334 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,719 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,788 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 38,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,111 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2011 22,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,082 miles

N/S/F tyre outer edge getting low

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in its tread

N/S/R Tyre outer edge getting low

O/S/F Tyre outer edge getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 10,763 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 XWB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XWB, 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

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What year was AF56 XWB registered?

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

Is AF56 XWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 XWB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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