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C28 CRA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,890 mi
Last recorded43,890 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 CRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 43,890 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 40,961 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 37,652 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 35,019 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,101 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 34,101 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 33,381 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,527 miles

advise o/s/f front most suspension arm bush slightly worn

advise under covers fitted time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2018 30,489 miles

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

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

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

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

advise under trays fitted time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2018 30,489 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

advise under trays fitted time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2017 29,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 27,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,351 miles

advise n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,815 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 22,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,748 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,364 miles

covers fitted to underside not allowing a full inspection

very slight movement both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,828 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 9,943 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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C28 CRA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C28 CRA, 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 C28 CRA registered?

C28 CRA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2006.

Is C28 CRA safe to buy?

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