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EF56 AEZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,470 mi
Last recorded118,470 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 AEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 118,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm and nearside front lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2020 114,586 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 114,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 108,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 96,281 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2016 91,810 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,566 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,798 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 68,333 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,322 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,242 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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EF56 AEZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF56 AEZ, 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 EF56 AEZ registered?

EF56 AEZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is EF56 AEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 AEZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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