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AK56 WXL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,245 mi
Last recorded121,245 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 WXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,245 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 121,245 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 117,297 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,207 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 113,874 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 109,898 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 105,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,587 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 96,930 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,443 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 90,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,161 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 66,001 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 58,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 48,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 48,928 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 33,119 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 WXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

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

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