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AO56 ADV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,353 mi
Last recorded132,353 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ADV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 132,353 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 132,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 127,165 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 120,871 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2018 120,871 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 114,340 miles

N/S/F tyre worn badly on the inner edge.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 114,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre worn badly on the inner edge.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 107,807 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 101,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,895 miles

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,854 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 62,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,222 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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AO56 ADV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO56 ADV, 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 AO56 ADV registered?

AO56 ADV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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