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AK56 WXH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,699 mi
Last recorded118,699 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 WXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 118,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 111,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 111,148 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,482 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 101,929 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 101,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 98,651 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,056 miles

underside of vehicle heavily coverd in under trays

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,245 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,264 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 77,969 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,037 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)

no emmisions detected at test

Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,838 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,236 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,635 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 WXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK56 WXH, 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 WXH registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK56 WXH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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