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AU56 HUV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,706 mi
Last recorded137,706 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 HUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 137,706 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 137,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 137,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 134,889 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 127,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 123,941 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 123,941 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 118,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 111,912 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN BELOW 5 MM

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FROT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES

Fail 29 Jul 2019 111,911 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN BELOW 5 MM

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FROT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES

Pass 6 Aug 2018 102,834 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,571 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade splitting

covers fitted unable to see all testable items

Fail 22 Jul 2016 84,446 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc pitted

Offside Front wiper blade splitting

covers fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside brake discs pitted on rear of disc

Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,751 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 25,829 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,347 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 54,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F brake disc corroded and scored on braking surface

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,440 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,383 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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AU56 HUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU56 HUV, 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 AU56 HUV registered?

AU56 HUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is AU56 HUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 HUV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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