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CV06 CTY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,345 mi
Last recorded103,345 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 CTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 103,345 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 102,925 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 102,925 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 102,184 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 95,937 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 95,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 89,020 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,064 miles

advise : under body & suspension surface corrsion

Fail 27 Mar 2019 82,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,691 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 77,691 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,014 miles

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 29 Mar 2017 72,014 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,831 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,659 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 61,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 56,681 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,350 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,642 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,107 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,155 miles

Engine light on.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,492 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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CV06 CTY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV06 CTY, 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 CV06 CTY registered?

CV06 CTY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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