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AJ56 HKM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

223,646 mi
Last recorded223,646 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 HKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 223,646 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 214,893 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 214,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 209,597 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 209,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lamp on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged through number (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 192,293 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 192,293 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 180,836 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 168,117 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 168,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 150,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 150,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 128,855 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 106,307 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 106,307 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,864 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 82,164 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,493 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,985 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,960 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,304 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,610 miles

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

light damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,824 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,843 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)

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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AJ56 HKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ56 HKM, 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 AJ56 HKM registered?

AJ56 HKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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