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M222 RWS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

151,181 mi
Last recorded151,181 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 RWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 151,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 151,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 139,732 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 139,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 131,442 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 131,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 126,259 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 126,253 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle 71% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 120,939 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides - pipes going over the fuel tank to the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 120,913 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both sides - marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides - pipes going over the fuel tank to the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 120,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play lower arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play suspension arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play suspension arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play suspension arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brakes are binding

Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,503 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 100,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 100,575 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,680 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 93,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,124 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 93,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,026 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,651 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 70,883 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,520 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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M222 RWS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M222 RWS, 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 M222 RWS registered?

M222 RWS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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