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AY06 LEU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,697 mi
Last recorded60,697 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 LEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,697 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 60,659 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 60,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 60,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,286 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 45,285 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 30,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AY06 LEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AY06 LEU, 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

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What year was AY06 LEU registered?

AY06 LEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is AY06 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 LEU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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