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AD06 RUF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,258 mi
Last recorded81,258 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 RUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 81,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 80,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,109 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 77,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,475 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 73,346 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,775 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,204 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 70,838 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 68,781 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,025 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,479 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,091 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,934 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,675 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,384 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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AD06 RUF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 AD06 RUF, 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 AD06 RUF registered?

AD06 RUF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is AD06 RUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 RUF 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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