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EX56 ARF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,695 mi
Last recorded134,695 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 134,695 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 125,824 miles

PREVIOUS MOT FAILURE WORK DONE

Fail 14 Dec 2021 125,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 120,243 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 112,718 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,990 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 103,990 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 96,666 miles

Offside 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,770 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 86,769 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 75,147 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 75,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Offside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,122 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 74,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,107 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 71,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,323 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,912 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,463 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,471 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 37,321 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 37,321 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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EX56 ARF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EX56 ARF, 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 EX56 ARF registered?

EX56 ARF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is EX56 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 ARF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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