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AV06 CLY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,528 mi
Last recorded128,528 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 CLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 128,528 miles

Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated!

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 128,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated!

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 117,908 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2022 117,908 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 112,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside tail light lens damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 112,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail front arm rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside tail light lens damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner cross strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit broken - reverse light

Pass 1 Aug 2019 103,137 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 93,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 93,360 miles

Central Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 87,412 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,777 miles

Offside Front FOG LIGHT

Fail 29 Mar 2016 75,777 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven SLOW ON (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front FOG LIGHT

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,124 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 71,124 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,167 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 69,167 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f fog light

Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,989 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 63,989 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,708 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,708 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,384 miles

Rear brake pads, inner pads wearing low

SMALL BUT DEEP CUTS IN REAR TYRES

Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,384 miles

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

Rear brake pads, inner pads wearing low

SMALL BUT DEEP CUTS IN REAR TYRES

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,817 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV06 CLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV06 CLY, 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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AV06 CLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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