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MA06 VPJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,388 mi
Last recorded194,388 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 VPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 194,388 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 187,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine under-tray fitted & component under-tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 1 Jul 2016 180,746 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 173,809 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 165,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 153,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 145,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 139,273 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 122,596 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 122,596 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 97,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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MA06 VPJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA06 VPJ, 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 MA06 VPJ registered?

MA06 VPJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for MA06 VPJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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