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AP56 EUU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,497 mi
Last recorded152,497 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 EUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 152,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front headlamps slightly misty

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 12 Oct 2022 143,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 143,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 132,983 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 132,983 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 128,417 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 128,417 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 119,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 110,645 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 100,354 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,002 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

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

center exhaust pipe mounting broken but still adequately supported

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,428 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 81,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slighty

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 76,839 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 76,832 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 65,667 miles

Exhaust centre hanger has corroded away.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,730 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,704 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges, left front tyre has cut to side wall

Pass 22 Dec 2009 23,555 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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AP56 EUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 AP56 EUU, 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 AP56 EUU registered?

AP56 EUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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