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ALZ 1878

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,030 mi
Last recorded61,030 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 1878
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 61,030 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 60,159 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 59,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 53,945 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 53,860 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,737 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,553 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 51,363 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,257 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,875 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,536 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,855 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,715 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,483 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,473 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,950 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,269 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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ALZ 1878 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ALZ 1878, 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

How do I check the history of ALZ 1878?

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What year was ALZ 1878 registered?

ALZ 1878 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is ALZ 1878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 1878 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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