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ME06 DVB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,410 mi
Last recorded180,410 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME06 DVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 180,410 miles

Engine/brake pipe cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 180,408 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values HC VERY HIGH (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

ENGINE/BRAKE COVER FITTED

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 172,298 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 172,298 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 170,001 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 162,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 155,221 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013
Fail 11 Sep 2013

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 136,631 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 136,631 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 122,275 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 122,275 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 114,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 92,242 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 50,600 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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ME06 DVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ME06 DVB, 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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ME06 DVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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