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CK06 FMX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,921 mi
Last recorded130,921 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK06 FMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 130,921 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 129,020 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 129,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2022 126,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 121,710 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 117,438 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 109,181 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 99,293 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,968 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,808 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,470 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 73,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,675 miles

f pads getting low

rear tyres getting low 3mm

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,462 miles

engine light on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,682 miles

unable to inspect all; brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,156 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 31,148 miles

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

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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CK06 FMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CK06 FMX, 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 CK06 FMX registered?

CK06 FMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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