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CS06 FLY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,637 mi
Last recorded89,637 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS06 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2026 89,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative potentiometer on osf (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

horn works but not very loud

Pass 17 Sep 2025 85,292 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 79,372 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 71,365 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 58,133 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewall (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,392 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 54,930 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both wearing inner tread edges and cuts all round tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 54,926 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both in-op when side lights on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working Both in-op when side light switch is on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both wearing inner tread edges and cuts all round tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 52,501 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 50,889 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 50,889 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 May 2017 49,199 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 47,050 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,555 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 39,214 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 33,961 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 33,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 29,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,777 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,035 miles

Both front road tyres are worn low!!

WARNING: Nearside rear road tyre is worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and needs replacing NOW

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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CS06 FLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CS06 FLY, 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 CS06 FLY registered?

CS06 FLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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