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2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 URL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 127,524 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 127,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 111,342 miles

Front brake discs are badly worn & lipped (plz refr2spec)

Rear coil springs are badly corroded

Under-tray & engine covering hinder view to some testable items

Fail 4 Jul 2017 111,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs are badly worn & lipped (plz refr2spec)

Rear coil springs are badly corroded

Under-tray & engine covering hinder view to some testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2016 97,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 93,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2014 88,660 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2013 79,524 miles

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

both front and rear number plates deteriorating

both front wheel bearings have slight play

child seat fitted but full test done

nearside front inner wheel arch has damage and slight loose

nearside front tyre showing signs of being run flat

offside rear door only opens on second pull

signs of oil leak on under trays

Fail 11 Jul 2013 79,405 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear number plates deteriorating

both front wheel bearings have slight play

child seat fitted but full test done

nearside front inner wheel arch has damage and slight loose

nearside front tyre showing signs of being run flat

offside rear door only opens on second pull

signs of oil leak on under trays

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,440 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outter side wall cut

Pass 5 May 2010 50,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,760 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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DE06 URL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE06 URL, 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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DE06 URL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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