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AV56 CKC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,494 mi
Last recorded132,494 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 CKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 132,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 102,696 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted and slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 100,669 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside front tyres are slightly age cracking inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2022 96,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,273 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 94,239 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 94,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 91,274 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 91,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 86,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 80,528 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 80,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 74,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 67,038 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 67,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 59,237 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2013 49,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 42,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 36,622 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 36,594 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 17 May 2010 29,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 16,991 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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AV56 CKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 AV56 CKC, 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 AV56 CKC registered?

AV56 CKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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