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A13 RWL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,002 mi
Last recorded189,002 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 RWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 189,002 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 188,980 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 186,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 172,882 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 140,749 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre also worn outer edge ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 107,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage cuts

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers and undertrays fitted covering some inspection items

Fail 28 Nov 2015 106,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage cuts

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers and undertrays fitted covering some inspection items

Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a damage cut.and devoid of tread on inner edge

rear brake pads appear wearing thin

Pass 31 Dec 2013 78,333 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 71,545 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,493 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,541 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,599 miles

O/S/F tyre cut in sidewall but just within M.O.T. limits (225/45x17).

Rear tyre size - 245/40x17.

Suspect front brake pads low but unable to view fully during M.O.T. - Recommend front & rear brake pads soon checked fully.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,754 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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A13 RWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A13 RWL, 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 A13 RWL registered?

A13 RWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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