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AO56 ZWY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,591 mi
Last recorded150,591 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ZWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 150,591 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 144,354 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 139,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 136,909 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 136,909 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 132,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 132,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 127,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 116,085 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 104,406 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 96,639 miles

small damage n/s front tyre wall

Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,345 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,857 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,626 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,305 miles

front tyre profile higher than rear(front 224/45, rear 245/40?)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 40,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZWY, 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 ZWY registered?

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

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