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AB03 ADE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

132,394 mi
Last recorded132,394 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 ADE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 132,394 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 129,487 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 127,121 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 124,319 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 120,782 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,981 miles

Nearside Rear disc has very slight corrosion on the outer face

Fail 26 Oct 2020 117,979 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear disc has very slight corrosion on the outer face

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 114,386 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 108,871 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,998 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 93,603 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,031 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,108 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 48,665 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,547 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise bonnet catch

advise nearside & offside rear tyres

advise slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,723 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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AB03 ADE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 AB03 ADE, 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 AB03 ADE registered?

AB03 ADE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is AB03 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 ADE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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