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M15 AOF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,839 mi
Last recorded142,839 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 AOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 142,839 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 142,837 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,237 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 120,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge.

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 14 Feb 2023 120,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear, outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear, outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge.

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,023 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 106,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre low on air

Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,652 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread depth

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,399 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,402 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,803 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 75,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,129 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 73,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,802 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2016 67,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,727 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,210 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,658 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,778 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,050 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 37,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M15 AOF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M15 AOF, 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 M15 AOF registered?

M15 AOF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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