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C5 TAM

2006 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,852 mi
Last recorded67,852 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C 32089,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 TAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 67,852 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 67,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body behind shocker corroded and hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle very low efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe and flexi insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body behind shocker corroded and hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel service brake n/w (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 67,834 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 67,113 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 66,483 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 65,539 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 64,313 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,639 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 63,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,767 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 62,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,687 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,516 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,128 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 59,128 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery light on

slight scoring from n/s/r disc

Pass 28 Dec 2012 58,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,951 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 55,535 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,873 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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C5 TAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 89,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 TAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C5 TAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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