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AO56 DME

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,528 mi
Last recorded101,528 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 101,528 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 95,906 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 89,252 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 89,250 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 84,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,756 miles

exhaust hanger broke rear but system adequately supported

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 26 Sep 2019 81,756 miles

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

exhaust hanger broke rear but system adequately supported

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,849 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,013 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,291 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,630 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 35,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,742 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 DME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DME, 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

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What year was AO56 DME registered?

AO56 DME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is AO56 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 DME shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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