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CE06 ZZW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,059 mi
Last recorded99,059 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 ZZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 99,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 99,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,917 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 85,917 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 75,324 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 71,816 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 68,486 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 68,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres low on pressure causing wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,309 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,337 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,835 miles

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

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

o/s/f thrust arm bush starting to split slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2010 28,835 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f thrust arm bush starting to split slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,996 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Park brake has a low reserve travel, RBT efficiency results ok

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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CE06 ZZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE06 ZZW, 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 CE06 ZZW registered?

CE06 ZZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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