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CP06 RZU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,469 mi
Last recorded132,469 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 RZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2020 132,469 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust back box is highly corroded around the exhaust tip base

Pass 19 Jun 2019 129,679 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 129,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 124,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 124,174 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 2 yellow lines (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 2 yellow lines (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 117,538 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 114,029 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 114,027 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 110,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f front lower arm bushes ( down)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 107,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 107,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 104,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 95,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,658 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle,also unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outter edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,332 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,555 miles

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

advise wear on outer edges of both front tyres

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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CP06 RZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP06 RZU, 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 CP06 RZU registered?

CP06 RZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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