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FD06 WFY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,110 mi
Last recorded116,110 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 WFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 116,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 116,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Headlamp will not adjust ? (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 112,870 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 112,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 105,896 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 98,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on outer edge/outer side wall deteriorated and some damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear across rear floor above axle to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 98,122 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on outer edge/outer side wall deteriorated and some damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear across rear floor above axle to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,225 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,659 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,542 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,542 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 64,637 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,637 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jul 2013 53,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,128 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,875 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 29,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,763 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 WFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WFY, 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 WFY registered?

FD06 WFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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