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AJ56 VZZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,444 mi
Last recorded180,444 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 180,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 168,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 168,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 149,890 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 135,248 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 133,615 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 133,615 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 99,448 miles

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

o/s n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Dec 2013 99,448 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Dec 2012 72,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 40,298 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,627 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,220 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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AJ56 VZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

AJ56 VZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is AJ56 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 VZZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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