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FM06 FBF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

205,113 mi
Last recorded205,113 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 FBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 205,113 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 205,113 miles

Emissions not tested Oil leaking from water expansion tank when engine hot (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 205,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 201,790 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 201,790 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 193,628 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 193,628 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 181,137 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 172,709 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 168,844 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 163,296 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 155,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 148,019 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 143,327 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 134,294 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 134,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 132,311 miles

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

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

slight uneven tread wear detected at both front tyres (inside & outside edges)

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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FM06 FBF 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 FM06 FBF, 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 FM06 FBF registered?

FM06 FBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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