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AO56 ZWT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,825 mi
Last recorded103,825 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ZWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 103,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 103,825 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 103,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,189 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-Tray's fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2019 89,751 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-Tray's fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,907 miles

dampness around rear axle area

engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 81,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dampness around rear axle area

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 75,156 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 75,156 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,666 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 67,666 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,286 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,383 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,434 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,297 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,465 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,096 miles

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

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 ZWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWT, 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 ZWT registered?

AO56 ZWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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