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FT06 ABV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,764 mi
Last recorded131,764 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 131,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 2 May 2017 127,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2016 118,073 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,710 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Apr 2015 107,710 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2014 98,757 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,851 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 86,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,783 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 73,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,117 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,052 miles

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

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 ABV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ABV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT06 ABV registered?

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

Is FT06 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT06 ABV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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