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EX56 AOL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,154 mi
Last recorded88,154 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 AOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 88,154 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 86,090 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 86,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 84,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 82,951 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 80,538 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 78,873 miles

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 slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,286 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,163 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 70,930 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,727 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,752 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,099 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,835 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,393 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,023 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,518 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,403 miles

1) tyres 225 45 17 fronts 245 40 17 rears 2) outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2009 25,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

1) tyres 225 45 17 fronts 245 40 17 rears 2) outer sill and underbody covers fitted

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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EX56 AOL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX56 AOL, 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

How do I check the history of EX56 AOL?

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What year was EX56 AOL registered?

EX56 AOL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is EX56 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 AOL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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