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DA06 FMZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,529 mi
Last recorded105,529 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 FMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 105,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 105,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 104,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 104,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 103,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,366 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 77,783 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,819 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,642 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,798 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,652 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 16,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,110 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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DA06 FMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DA06 FMZ, 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 DA06 FMZ registered?

DA06 FMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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