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MA54 ZUL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,227 mi
Last recorded98,227 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 ZUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 98,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underseal coated

Fail 18 May 2026 98,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underseal coated

Pass 19 May 2025 93,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

complete underbody covered in underseal

Pass 13 May 2024 86,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 22 May 2023 82,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Fail 15 May 2023 82,479 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 23 May 2022 79,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 5 May 2021 74,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Pass 28 Jan 2020 71,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Fail 27 Jan 2020 71,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,418 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple rear suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,075 miles

Both front brake discs pitted on inner face.

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,622 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 38,795 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,816 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 20,390 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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MA54 ZUL 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 85%.

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 MA54 ZUL, 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 MA54 ZUL registered?

MA54 ZUL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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