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2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,239 mi
Last recorded124,239 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 NUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 124,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 104,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bolt in tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2021 102,186 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 99,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 96,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low up down adjustor not working up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 93,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 89,999 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 89,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,927 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 85,972 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,559 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,737 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 71,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 71,282 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,154 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 62,817 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,142 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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AU06 NUM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU06 NUM, 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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AU06 NUM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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