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FG06 UCX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,363 mi
Last recorded88,363 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 UCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,358 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 78,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

eml on

exhaust rear mounting broken

major oil leak

unable to see rear coil springs

Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,250 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box mounting weak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,868 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 63,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 67,186 miles

both front shock asorbers corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,157 miles

both rear indicators slightly discolored

Pass 30 May 2013 54,937 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 54,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 39,193 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 30,106 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 30,071 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 20,519 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2009 20,504 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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FG06 UCX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FG06 UCX, 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 FG06 UCX registered?

FG06 UCX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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