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DX06 TNZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,933 mi
Last recorded117,933 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 TNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 117,933 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 117,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine undertray insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2019 117,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,346 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 104,945 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 104,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 94,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 5 Jun 2014 80,981 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 80,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,510 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 68,510 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,654 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 61,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,382 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)

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,623 miles

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly

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

The n/s under panel is damaged

There is a nail in the o/s front tyre

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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DX06 TNZ 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 60%.

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 DX06 TNZ, 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 DX06 TNZ registered?

DX06 TNZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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