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MA06 VRJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,900 mi
Last recorded141,900 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 VRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 141,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 141,900 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 136,778 miles

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

exhaust rear mounting bracket broken

Pass 11 Jul 2017 116,316 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 116,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,718 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 92,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 65,682 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,049 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 60,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,174 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,046 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,915 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,564 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,109 miles

offside front tyre inner side wall damaged

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 VRJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

MA06 VRJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is MA06 VRJ safe to buy?

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