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IGZ 5642

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,907 mi
Last recorded134,907 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIGZ 5642
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 134,907 miles

both front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front bumper has damage

slight blow from exhaust system

slight free play in front suspension arms

Pass 18 Jan 2022 116,442 miles

rear subframe is corroded

slight movement on off side front wheel baring

suspension arms at rear are starting to corrode

Fail 22 Dec 2021 116,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe is corroded

slight movement on off side front wheel baring

suspension arms at rear are starting to corrode

Fail 8 Nov 2021 116,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device inoperative (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 105,658 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 99,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 99,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,195 miles

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

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

front/rear and centre brake pipes corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,488 miles

advise rear metal brake pipes slight rusting

Fail 13 Oct 2017 76,482 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise rear metal brake pipes slight rusting

Pass 6 Dec 2016 68,311 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,289 miles

exhaust leaking slightly at rear box (cracked at box to pipe joint

nearside front tyre has several cuts in the sidewall

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

rear brake application slightly uneven and fluctuating

Fail 23 Feb 2016 61,289 miles

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

exhaust leaking slightly at rear box (cracked at box to pipe joint

nearside front tyre has several cuts in the sidewall

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

rear brake application slightly uneven and fluctuating

Pass 7 Mar 2015 54,507 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,725 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,141 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 34,141 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,198 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,868 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 9,298 miles

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

front brakes 23% imbalanced

rear brakes 29% imbalanced

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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IGZ 5642 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 IGZ 5642, 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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IGZ 5642 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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