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AO56 HLR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,423 mi
Last recorded35,423 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 35,423 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 35,423 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 34,413 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 33,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 32,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 32,069 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 30,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 30,671 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 29,390 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most ball joint dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 28,299 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 26,675 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 24,694 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 22,785 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 20,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 19,587 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 16,765 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,546 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,942 miles

under body panels fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,802 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,110 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 HLR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR registered?

AO56 HLR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is AO56 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 HLR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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