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DV55 FZN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

252,542 mi
Last recorded252,542 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 252,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 221,647 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 194,398 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 194,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 106,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 171,331 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,979 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,030 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,360 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,563 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,077 miles

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,154 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parking brake noisy in operation

underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2010 83,226 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,378 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 71,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DV55 FZN 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 83.3%.

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 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 DV55 FZN, 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 DV55 FZN registered?

DV55 FZN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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