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CU06 NZY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,740 mi
Last recorded88,740 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 NZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 88,740 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 87,880 miles

Under body protection cover fitted unable to test some suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,977 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 80,832 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,562 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 76,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,346 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 72,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wiper blades split on ends

slight damage on sidewall n/s/f tyre 225/45/17 w

Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,189 miles

n/s wiper blade split on end

Fail 7 Feb 2014 59,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s wiper blade split on end

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre valve stem perished

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 52,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,351 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,862 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,734 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

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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CU06 NZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU06 NZY, 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 CU06 NZY registered?

CU06 NZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is CU06 NZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU06 NZY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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