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AJ06 NSE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,951 mi
Last recorded126,951 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 NSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 126,951 miles

front brake pads low

slight play both front wheel bearings

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 121,808 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 116,312 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre low tread

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2018 109,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 106,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside mirror unit loose

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Fail 2 Sep 2017 106,456 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside mirror unit loose

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 9 Sep 2016 103,416 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge & unevenly worn on inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,201 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 96,201 miles

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)

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

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,627 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 83,627 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres worn low, 3mm.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside front anti roll bar link arm upper ball joint gaiter damaged.

Offside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,501 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,501 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 60,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,187 miles

windscreen damage to n/s front near limit

Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,531 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,506 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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AJ06 NSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ06 NSE, 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 AJ06 NSE registered?

AJ06 NSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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