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FT06 AAX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,472 mi
Last recorded186,472 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 AAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 186,472 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 179,411 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 159,901 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 131,317 miles

engine cover fitted

outer sill cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2019 131,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

outer sill cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 121,393 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 118,245 miles

coil spring corroded n/s o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge + kerb scuffed outer sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2017 118,068 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded n/s o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge + kerb scuffed outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2016 113,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded n/s o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,200 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 105,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight kerb scuffs n/s front tyre outer sidewall

slight noise n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 100,247 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight splitting/cracking n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,691 miles

slight kerb scuffing n/s front tyre outer sidewall

slight play/splitting o/s front lower suspension arm inner stab-bushes

Fail 25 Jun 2012 95,691 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine drive belt cracking/splitting

slight kerb scuffing n/s front tyre outer sidewall

slight play/splitting o/s front lower suspension arm inner stab-bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,560 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 91,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

poly-v belt cracking slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,140 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,802 miles

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

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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FT06 AAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FT06 AAX, 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 FT06 AAX registered?

FT06 AAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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