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FD06 RWJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,194 mi
Last recorded146,194 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 146,194 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2026 145,962 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust gases leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver wheel fitted to N/S front (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer not attached to system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Centre section mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2025 138,229 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 129,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where flexi's join, and above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where flexi's join, and above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 129,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear/steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear/steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where flexi's join, and above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where flexi's join, and above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 121,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 121,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 119,599 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 119,589 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 110,373 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 103,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside and outside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside and outside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,602 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,490 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 84,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,052 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,645 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 63,573 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 63,573 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 11 May 2015 49,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 32,725 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 26,654 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 22,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres deterioating

Pass 30 Apr 2011 16,590 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 12,663 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 9,788 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 RWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

FD06 RWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is FD06 RWJ safe to buy?

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