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AO06 VOB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,364 mi
Last recorded142,364 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 VOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 142,364 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 137,730 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 137,730 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 126,708 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 113,568 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 93,167 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 70,790 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,987 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 24,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STRONG ADVICE: FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED ALSO BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,629 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,651 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/S/R tyre has small cut in outside edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Small Cracks inside edges of front tyres

Small cut outside edge of N/S/F tyre

front tyres perishing

undertrays fitted

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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AO06 VOB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO06 VOB, 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 AO06 VOB registered?

AO06 VOB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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