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AD06 HLF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,243 mi
Last recorded228,243 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 HLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 228,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 228,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 207,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on edges.

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 207,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on edges.

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 186,194 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 186,194 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 165,485 miles

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 165,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 144,935 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 123,412 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 102,300 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 102,299 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,552 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 84,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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AD06 HLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AD06 HLF, 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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AD06 HLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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