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AJ56 HKO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,079 mi
Last recorded91,079 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 91,079 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 87,186 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 83,560 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,905 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 73,385 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 71,206 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 69,127 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 57,750 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,803 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 47,388 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 42,373 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 42,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 39,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 36,117 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 36,117 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,743 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 21,651 miles

Both frony tyres are splitting on inside side walls

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,505 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 12,710 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 9,670 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 9,641 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 HKO 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 85.7%.

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 AJ56 HKO, 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 HKO registered?

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

Is AJ56 HKO safe to buy?

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