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AJ56 HLC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,979 mi
Last recorded103,979 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 HLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 103,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 97,130 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 96,938 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 14 May 2024 93,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 93,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 89,745 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2022 87,875 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 85,698 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,037 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,864 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 75,220 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,544 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 67,325 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 67,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres on limit 1.6m

Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,831 miles

All four tyres on limit 1,6

Fail 19 Jul 2012 52,323 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,323 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,870 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 45,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,423 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 31 Oct 2009 33,912 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n s f and o s f tyres worn on inside edges

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 HLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

AJ56 HLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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