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DE06 URM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,074 mi
Last recorded163,074 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 URM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 163,074 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 153,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 139,300 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 139,284 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative both sides (1.4.B.1b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative both sides (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,860 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 125,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,225 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 122,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced & rear (6.3.4a)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 118,128 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 114,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 111,030 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 103,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 101,958 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 101,957 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 83,054 miles

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

all undertrays fitted

o/s front tyre worn on edge

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 URM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 DE06 URM, 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 URM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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