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FD06 RWL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,051 mi
Last recorded70,051 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 RWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 70,051 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 70,046 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 68,057 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 68,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 + 0.05 tolerance (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Bonnet secondary retaining device excessively deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 64,115 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 64,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 63,352 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 60,121 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have slight cracking - no cords or ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,534 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 57,616 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 57,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 56,238 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,660 miles

engine and undertrays fitted. preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 52,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,588 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 46,393 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,393 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,281 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,027 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 42,018 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,858 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)

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 RWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FD06 RWL, 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 RWL registered?

FD06 RWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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