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FD06 FRL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

236,287 mi
Last recorded236,287 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 FRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 236,287 miles

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

Offside Front Outer slightly corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated pedal handbrake not releasing properly (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under tray covers fittecd

Under tray covers fitted and misty of oil

Pass 17 Jul 2021 227,620 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 213,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 196,631 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under tray cover fitted

Fail 11 May 2019 196,631 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under tray cover fitted

Pass 12 May 2018 187,195 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 180,199 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 175,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 164,051 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 163,398 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 150,555 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 150,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 132,702 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 132,698 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 111,538 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 88,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 65,850 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)

Pass 6 May 2009 43,833 miles

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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FD06 FRL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD06 FRL, 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 FD06 FRL registered?

FD06 FRL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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