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ML06 FTX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,075 mi
Last recorded113,075 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 FTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 113,075 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear the inner edge

Offside of the car is damaged

Fail 18 May 2017 113,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wear the inner edge

Pass 10 May 2016 105,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 100,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 69,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,916 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 14 Apr 2010 41,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,236 miles

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

os/r tyre has nail in shoulder

park brake requires adjustment

Fail 20 Apr 2009 34,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

os/f wiper poor

os/r tyre has nail in shoulder

park brake requires adjustment

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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ML06 FTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ML06 FTX, 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 ML06 FTX registered?

ML06 FTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is ML06 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML06 FTX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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