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172D147

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,114 mi
Last recorded82,114 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration172D147
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 82,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 82,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 81,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear N/S + O/S shocks corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear N/S + O/S shocks corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,545 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 76,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 75,058 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 75,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,180 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 73,180 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 67,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear O (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 55,541 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,703 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 79,703 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,741 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 42,725 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear brake disc surface pitted.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,898 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,220 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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172D147 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 172D147, 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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172D147 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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