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AK06 ZWN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,663 mi
Last recorded130,663 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ZWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 130,663 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 130,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 123,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe Corroded

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2025 123,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe Corroded

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2024 114,382 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pair (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 108,176 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 95,498 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2019 74,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 71,943 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 68,655 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 68,655 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,821 miles

Engine cover fitted

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2016 66,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2015 63,492 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 63,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,985 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 60,985 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,570 miles

Both rear tyres have worn to 3mm 225/45/17w]

Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,410 miles

Ns front tyre has a cut in the tread,and is wearing on outer edge [225/45/17y]

Pass 11 May 2012 50,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water inside nearside door indicator lens

Pass 6 Aug 2011 45,586 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 34,488 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 24,501 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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AK06 ZWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK06 ZWN, 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 AK06 ZWN registered?

AK06 ZWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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