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AK56 WXC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,829 mi
Last recorded135,829 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 WXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 135,829 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 135,407 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle Section Hanger Broken Off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips In Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 133,904 miles

offside rear park brake just met requirements

Fail 27 Oct 2018 133,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear park brake just met requirements

Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear handbrake effort lower than nearside it would appear the brake system requires some adjustment

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust hanger broken

various oil leaks

Fail 3 Nov 2017 118,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow chalk (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear handbrake effort lower than nearside it would appear the brake system requires some adjustment

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust hanger broken

diesel residue under engine

Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,566 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 106,484 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck insecure/cap not sealing (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint straight/rear arm marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,566 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 78,567 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 78,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,459 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 65,459 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,206 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,206 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,116 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,008 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,025 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 WXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

AK56 WXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AK56 WXC safe to buy?

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