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AK56 CYU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,052 mi
Last recorded132,052 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 132,052 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 121,069 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 121,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Nearside rear brake pad securing pin not fully located

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 100,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,433 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2016 81,476 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 81,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,734 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,489 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,889 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,760 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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AK56 CYU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK56 CYU, 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 AK56 CYU registered?

AK56 CYU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is AK56 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 CYU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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