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MOT 82

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,471 mi
Last recorded55,471 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOT 82
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 55,471 miles

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

Rear both rear brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

all discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 55,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 54,832 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 53,693 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,131 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 49,088 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 48,978 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,669 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

cuts/curb damage to near side front tyre side wall

Fail 29 Oct 2018 46,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

cuts/curb damage to near side front tyre side wall

Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,786 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 42,132 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,687 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,635 miles

near side front tyre has slight curb damage to side wall and is wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,706 miles

front brake discs worn

slight curb damage to near side front and off side rear tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,377 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,254 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,504 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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MOT 82 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MOT 82, 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 MOT 82 registered?

MOT 82 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is MOT 82 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOT 82 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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