MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F and N/S/F (2.5.A.3c)
Front Lower Front suspension arm bushes perishing
General ageing to all suspension components/bushes
General corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Wing mirror unit damaged
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust bracket broken/ system still secure
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn down to cords, 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear suspension arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F and N/S/F (2.5.A.3c)
Front Lower Front suspension arm bushes perishing
General ageing to all suspension components/bushes
General corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Wing mirror unit damaged
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust bracket broken/ system still secure
Exhaust system corroded.
Front brake discs worn.
Front wiper blades smeary.
Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.
Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.
Offside rear suspension coil spring starting to corrode.
Offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge and starting to crack.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine management light on.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front brake discs worn.
Front wiper blades smeary.
Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.
Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.
Offside rear suspension coil spring starting to corrode.
Offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge and starting to crack.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AK56 CZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CZB, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AK56 CZB?
You can check the full history of AK56 CZB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AK56 CZB registered?
AK56 CZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.
Is AK56 CZB safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK56 CZB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AK56 CZB have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK56 CZB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.