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FT06 EHU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,730 mi
Last recorded123,730 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 EHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 123,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box? (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 123,722 miles

Emissions not tested oil level high,excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box? (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,188 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 110,669 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 102,720 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,226 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 92,338 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,504 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Sep 2015 85,460 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,886 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 69,323 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2011 53,547 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 53,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,353 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,388 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 EHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FT06 EHU, 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 EHU registered?

FT06 EHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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