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B24 UDE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,374 mi
Last recorded82,374 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 UDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 82,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 76,463 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 76,463 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 72,222 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 68,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating on outer edge,low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 68,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint ex play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating on outer edge,low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 64,455 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 61,117 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 58,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,953 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,667 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 50,667 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 46,658 miles

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

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Fail 11 Feb 2017 46,658 miles

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

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

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Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,469 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,402 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,349 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,925 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,636 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,841 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,500 miles

both rear tyres cracking

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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B24 UDE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B24 UDE, 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 B24 UDE registered?

B24 UDE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is B24 UDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B24 UDE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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