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AO56 VJN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,892 mi
Last recorded212,892 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 212,892 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Back up lamp illuminated (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Not Working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Back up lamp illuminated (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 201,301 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Jan 2022 201,301 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Dec 2020 193,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Fail 24 Dec 2020 193,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2020 173,027 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 129,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 129,414 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,040 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,391 miles

Damage on o/s/f wing

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 53,391 miles

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

Damage on o/s/f wing

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,239 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,467 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,516 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 39,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,687 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 32,302 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,948 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,858 miles

parking brake travel slightly long

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 VJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

AO56 VJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is AO56 VJN safe to buy?

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