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AJ56 WBE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,685 mi
Last recorded141,685 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 141,685 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Apr 2024 119,161 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 119,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,788 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 99,254 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,445 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,980 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,846 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,481 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 69,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,354 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,166 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 46,166 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,764 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,209 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,166 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,989 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 26,974 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

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 WBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBE, 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 WBE registered?

AJ56 WBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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