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FM06 UPA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,524 mi
Last recorded128,524 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 UPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 128,524 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 117,171 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 111,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 100,304 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 95,407 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,497 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,599 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,399 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 60,332 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 60,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,380 miles

advise corrosion to inside of off side rear brake disc

advise near side rea tyre on 2mm

Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,278 miles

nearside front wearing on outer 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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FM06 UPA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

FM06 UPA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is FM06 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 UPA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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