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MA56 AZR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,628 mi
Last recorded41,628 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 AZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 41,628 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 41,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 16 Dec 2024
Fail 2 Dec 2024

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 38,392 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 36,197 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 33,939 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 32,256 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 30,795 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 27,433 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 27,433 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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 24,149 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 20,804 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 18,159 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 14,042 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 11,919 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 7,254 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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MA56 AZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MA56 AZR, 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 MA56 AZR registered?

MA56 AZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is MA56 AZR safe to buy?

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