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MK06 FDE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,242 mi
Last recorded163,242 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 FDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 163,242 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front back plate corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 153,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front back plate corroded

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 145,451 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 145,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 137,095 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 127,897 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 127,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 116,803 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded (front to rear)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 116,803 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake pipe corroded (front to rear)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 100,152 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 100,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,713 miles

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

Slight bind offside rear wheel

Fail 1 Mar 2012 88,713 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,369 miles

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 26 Feb 2010 57,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,191 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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MK06 FDE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 MK06 FDE, 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 MK06 FDE registered?

MK06 FDE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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