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AO56 EJA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,529 mi
Last recorded86,529 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 86,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 73,433 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 71,135 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,718 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 69,713 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,135 miles

N/S front fog light glass damaged

Offside Front Brake backing plate deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror slight loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 66,442 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,306 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 62,550 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,642 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,197 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,724 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,799 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,685 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,490 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 25,633 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EJA, 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 EJA registered?

AO56 EJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is AO56 EJA safe to buy?

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