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FD06 NZX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,168 mi
Last recorded173,168 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 NZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 173,168 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 169,892 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 158,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 151,153 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 147,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 143,365 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 141,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 138,719 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 138,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 134,143 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 131,323 miles

both rear tyres worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2015 119,832 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 113,259 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Jul 2013 106,540 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,416 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 96,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 88,791 miles

Both front brake discs have slight wear

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,791 miles

Both front brake discs have slight wear

Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,561 miles

**off side front tyre worn smooth on edges.**DANGER*~*

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

front bumper undearneath is damaged

steering coloumn has slight movement

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,927 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front bumper grill insecure

os front wiper not clearing the whole of the screen

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 NZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

FD06 NZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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