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FH55 DZP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,743 mi
Last recorded180,743 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 DZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 180,743 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 173,883 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 154,154 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 142,767 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 142,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 116,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2012 116,184 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,987 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 95,985 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 77,653 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 53,786 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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FH55 DZP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH55 DZP, 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 FH55 DZP registered?

FH55 DZP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is FH55 DZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 DZP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH55 DZP have outstanding finance?

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