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DC06 FZJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,363 mi
Last recorded134,363 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 FZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 134,363 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 134,363 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 121,002 miles

oil leak under car not excessive

Fail 29 Mar 2019 120,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1 LED IN THE CENTRAL STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST BARELY MET REQUIREMENTS, ROUGHLY 1.7mm - 1-8mm TREAD DEPTH ON TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 117,757 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 117,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated DOESN'T FULLY RELEASE (3.1.3c)

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 113,163 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear both brakepipes are corroded at numerous points

underguards fitted from front to rear restricting view

Pass 4 Feb 2016 108,786 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 108,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable distorted (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 100,499 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,751 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a number of cuts to the outer sidewall but does not show cords

Fail 5 Dec 2013 91,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a number of cuts to the outer sidewall but does not show cords

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,355 miles

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

parking brake performance close to limit (19%)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 70,195 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 56,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,231 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,992 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cords

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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DC06 FZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DC06 FZJ, 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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DC06 FZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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