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AU56 URK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,024 mi
Last recorded101,024 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 URK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp beam patterns weak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front inner wheel rim damaged

Offside front tyre side wall damaged

Offside rear park brake noisey (spring rubbing?)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,878 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside headlamp pattern weak

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,889 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,830 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Oct 2010 50,830 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,382 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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AU56 URK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU56 URK, 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 AU56 URK registered?

AU56 URK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is AU56 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 URK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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