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AO56 VKC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,012 mi
Last recorded75,012 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 75,012 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 75,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2024 59,637 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 58,566 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 54,917 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 54,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 51,887 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,898 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 45,584 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 41,970 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 33,462 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 14 Nov 2014 24,212 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,024 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 17,956 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 16,419 miles

Antiroll bar link ball joint split O/S/F

EWL on

Indicator lens cracked N/S/F

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2009 11,993 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 11,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 VKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

AO56 VKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is AO56 VKC safe to buy?

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