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AY56 DAV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,431 mi
Last recorded80,431 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 DAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 80,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2018 80,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 65,778 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 51,676 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 42,169 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,307 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 37,589 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 34,803 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,840 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AY56 DAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY56 DAV, 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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AY56 DAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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