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FT06 ABU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,058 mi
Last recorded122,058 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 122,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 122,040 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 122,035 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 121,684 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 117,320 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 114,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2020 114,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 111,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 111,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,757 miles

under tray fitted/ engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,017 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front steering joints have slight play

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,597 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,446 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,277 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,036 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,686 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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FT06 ABU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ABU, 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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FT06 ABU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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