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H12 UFL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,749 mi
Last recorded109,749 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 UFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 109,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on both brake pipes to both front flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

extensive surface corrosion on rear suspension subframe, not holed

Fail 13 Dec 2021 109,744 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint very badly worn on lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint very badly worn on lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on both brake pipes to both front flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

extensive surface corrosion on rear suspension subframe, not holed

Pass 28 Jan 2021 93,927 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 93,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,273 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,114 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,427 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,385 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside & offside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 63,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside & offside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,583 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,756 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 50,756 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 39,102 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 39,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,016 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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H12 UFL 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 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H12 UFL, 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 H12 UFL registered?

H12 UFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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