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AO56 DMX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,114 mi
Last recorded71,114 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 71,114 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 69,963 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 68,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 69,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 65,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 64,497 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 62,677 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,085 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 59,738 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 94,324 miles

Both front lower front arms have a cracked inner bush

Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Front brake discs are slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage. Driven on while flat

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyre valves are cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jan 2017 94,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front lower front arms have a cracked inner bush

Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Front brake discs are slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage. Driven on while flat

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyre valves are cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,875 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS/ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 26 Oct 2015 57,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

UNDERTRAYS/ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,283 miles

N/s/f tyre has sidewall damage but not down to the cords

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,438 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 44,621 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,621 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,844 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 DMX 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 DMX, 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 DMX registered?

AO56 DMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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