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DX06 TOA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,147 mi
Last recorded131,147 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 131,147 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 124,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 119,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 116,016 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

nearside rear tyre worn low close to markers 245/40/17

nearside repeater damage

offside front lower leading arm bushes cracked/wearing

offside front lower trailing arm inner bushes cracked/wearing

offside rear tyre inner edge worn low and cracking

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2021 116,016 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

nearside rear tyre worn low close to markers 245/40/17

nearside repeater damage

offside front lower leading arm bushes cracked/wearing

offside front lower trailing arm inner bushes cracked/wearing

offside rear tyre inner edge worn low and cracking

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2020 112,756 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

various body damage

Fail 1 Jun 2020 112,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

various body damage

Pass 28 Mar 2019 109,575 miles

Bonnet release lever and grill damaged

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside front leading lower arm bush splitting

Offside front steering arm inner joint play

Pass 28 Mar 2018 107,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing low centre treads

offside front lower leading arm bush splitting

offside steering arm play

various body damage - bonnet release lever broken and grill damage

Fail 28 Mar 2018 107,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leading (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing low centre treads

offside front lower leading arm bush splitting

offside steering arm play

various body damage - bonnet release lever broken and grill damage

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,093 miles

Nearside rear jacking point missing

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Tracking recommended

Fail 30 Mar 2017 102,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/45R17 (4.1.D.1b)

*** Nearside front tyre outer wall bulge, wearing low on edges and outer wall damaged *** 225/45R17

Nearside rear jacking point missing

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Tracking recommended

Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,144 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 94,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 76,866 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,720 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,563 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 47,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,638 miles

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

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 TOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

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

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