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CN06 FLX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

317,092 mi
Last recorded317,092 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN06 FLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 317,092 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 317,086 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 182,230 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 292,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake lagging in operation nearside recording low (1.2.1 (d))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 292,961 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake lagging in operation nearside recording low (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all too high under the bumper and can not be connected (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 161,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2017 161,728 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2016 149,170 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside door mirror loose on bodywork

Fail 27 Jul 2016 149,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside door mirror loose on bodywork

Pass 31 Jul 2015 132,637 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 113,007 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 112,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing border line pass

Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 94,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,189 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,238 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 49,234 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 43,945 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,566 miles

advise check front pads 5,000 miles

Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,649 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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CN06 FLX 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 60%.

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 CN06 FLX, 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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CN06 FLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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