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AJ56 WBL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,828 mi
Last recorded157,828 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 157,828 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 157,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 155,688 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 155,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 148,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 142,814 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 142,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 136,509 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 130,757 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 124,723 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 119,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 112,870 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 112,868 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 103,799 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 99,417 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 75,072 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,728 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both wipers are smeary

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 WBL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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