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DU56 FRR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,715 mi
Last recorded118,715 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 FRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2023 118,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 110,220 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 107,430 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 107,430 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,052 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 94,452 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 94,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 86,117 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 86,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,735 miles

Nearside Front head lamp bracket damaged but head lamp secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing inner and outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2017 68,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front head lamp bracket damaged but head lamp secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing inner and outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,458 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 53,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 46,827 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,023 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,444 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 25,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,590 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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DU56 FRR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU56 FRR, 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 DU56 FRR registered?

DU56 FRR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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