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AF04 ARF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,970 mi
Last recorded98,970 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,970 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 98,970 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 97,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,635 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,284 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 95,284 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 93,695 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 92,745 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 88,390 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 88,390 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,323 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,816 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 73,451 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,268 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 70,268 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,496 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 62,489 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,367 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,580 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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AF04 ARF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF04 ARF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF04 ARF registered?

AF04 ARF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is AF04 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 ARF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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