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FE06 ACF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

224,396 mi
Last recorded224,396 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 ACF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 224,396 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 222,217 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 217,004 miles

FRONT TO REAR UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2017 208,661 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 208,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 203,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 203,032 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both have no pattern and high (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 190,197 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 190,197 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 181,328 miles

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

offside headlamp pattern weak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 181,327 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside headlamp pattern weak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 158,398 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 158,398 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 137,501 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

inside edge of both front tyres wearing off

wipers not 100%

Pass 8 Mar 2011 117,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 101,840 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 76,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre 2.5 to 3.00 mm

offside rear tyre 3.00 to 3.50 mm

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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FE06 ACF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE06 ACF, 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 FE06 ACF registered?

FE06 ACF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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