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AV56 PZF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,298 mi
Last recorded169,298 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 169,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 165,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 162,213 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 158,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 154,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 153,123 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 153,123 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 148,880 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust joint weak/corroded

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 148,665 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust joint weak/corroded

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 140,664 miles

1/ one rear exhaust mounting broken

2/ both front tyres worn on edges not to cords at time of test

3/ n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 133,506 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 124,770 miles

1.plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

2.both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Nov 2015 116,982 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,337 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 110,267 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 101,125 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 101,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 93,757 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.n/s/r tyre wearing low 3.rear brake pads wearing close to limit

Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,659 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 77,629 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,614 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 PZF 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 PZF, 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 AV56 PZF registered?

AV56 PZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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