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AY56 ZKZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

219,089 mi
Last recorded219,089 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 219,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 215,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 206,119 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 206,119 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 198,261 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning foglamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges badly

Fail 6 Mar 2020 198,261 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear worn metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads both font worn to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning foglamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges badly

low brking effort nearside parking brake

Pass 5 Sep 2018 182,122 miles

brake discs worn front and rear

power steering noisy in operation

slightly low braking effort on nearside parking brake

Fail 4 Sep 2018 182,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

brake discs worn front and rear

power steering noisy in operation

slightly low braking effort on nearside parking brake

Pass 2 Sep 2017 169,796 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 158,502 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 158,502 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 147,924 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 147,924 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 136,937 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 136,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 121,808 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 107,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,239 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,424 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 60,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZKZ, 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 ZKZ registered?

AY56 ZKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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