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FE06 AEM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,035 mi
Last recorded126,035 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 AEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 126,035 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 126,029 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 117,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 117,663 miles

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 107,544 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 74,281 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 74,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,399 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 72,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,340 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,759 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 46,258 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,027 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,112 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,286 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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FE06 AEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AEM, 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 AEM registered?

FE06 AEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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