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DE06 CHZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

167,290 mi
Last recorded167,290 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 CHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 167,290 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 146,537 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,825 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,604 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,945 miles

n/s & o/s/f tyres outer sidewall damaged but not down to cords

Fail 23 Sep 2013 82,944 miles

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

n/s & o/s/f tyres outer sidewall damaged but not down to cords

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,719 miles

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

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

l/h/f tyre outer sidewall cut.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,952 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge and perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,578 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,159 miles

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

nearside front tyre large cut in sidewall not down to cords

park brake travel long

Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DE06 CHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE06 CHZ, 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 DE06 CHZ registered?

DE06 CHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is DE06 CHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 CHZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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