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EX06 UZB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,142 mi
Last recorded90,142 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 UZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 90,142 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 90,106 miles

Direction indicator not working O/S & N/S (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 83,624 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 74,762 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 74,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,737 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,325 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 63,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,913 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,351 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 47,922 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,141 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,393 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 38,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,419 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 33,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,451 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,233 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres slight marks on side walls

Fail 23 Mar 2010 22,214 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres slight marks on side walls

Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,877 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 16,877 miles

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

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

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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EX06 UZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX06 UZB, 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 EX06 UZB registered?

EX06 UZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is EX06 UZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 UZB shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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