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FY06 UXE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,611 mi
Last recorded116,611 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 UXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 116,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH TO REAR FLEXIS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND REAR SILENCERS (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 112,862 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 112,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear LOOSE

Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 96,286 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,803 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 85,803 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 77,293 miles

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 6 Oct 2016 77,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,629 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,120 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,283 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 38,706 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,275 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,133 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,045 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,440 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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FY06 UXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FY06 UXE, 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 FY06 UXE registered?

FY06 UXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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The MOT history for FY06 UXE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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