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AF56 XWG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,442 mi
Last recorded111,442 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 111,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 107,306 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 103,023 miles

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

rear brake efforts distortion,n/s/r bind/discoloured,handbrake sticking,o/s poor effort

rear suspension/inner sill corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2021 103,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears @ tank + across rear axle areas,unable to properly assess some areas due to undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake efforts distortion,n/s/r bind/discoloured,handbrake sticking,o/s poor effort

rear suspension/inner sill corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,668 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid mount rotted thru (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + inner wall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake surface corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake sticking,o/s poor effort

rear brake pipes @ flexi hoses,front to rear pipes @ fuel tank area-corroded/poor,o/s/r inner sill corrosion,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 22 Aug 2019 94,476 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 94,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 84,348 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,667 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner & outer edges

centre & rear exhaust brackets corroded but exhaust still secure

front and rear discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY KURB DAMAGED

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 58,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY KURB DAMAGED

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,384 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,810 miles

front tyres uneven wear

n/s/f tyre split on sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2014 41,808 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres uneven wear

n/s/f tyre split on sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,103 miles

both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit

os front tyre wearing heavily on the inner edge

service warning lamp on

Fail 3 Jul 2013 37,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit

oil level low

os front tyre wearing heavily on the inner edge

service warning lamp on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,811 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,357 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 19,973 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 15,806 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 XWG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

AF56 XWG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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