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AY56 EKT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,837 mi
Last recorded104,837 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 EKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 104,837 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 104,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 100,245 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

center exhaust clamp corroded

rear box corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 95,462 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 90,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES, low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 23 Oct 2020 84,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,473 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,988 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,008 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,732 miles

Headlamp levelling device showing deterioration[front].

Pass 29 Aug 2015 66,543 miles

Headlamp levelling device operating lever deteriorated.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,870 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,563 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,402 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,054 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,938 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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AY56 EKT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EKT, 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 AY56 EKT registered?

AY56 EKT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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