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MV06 FMK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

260,845 mi
Last recorded260,845 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 FMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 260,845 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 260,845 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 222,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 222,260 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 188,557 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 177,210 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 171,498 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 167,854 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 140,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 140,137 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 114,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2011 89,026 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 89,026 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 60,238 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,238 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,643 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 31,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MV06 FMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MV06 FMK, 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 MV06 FMK registered?

MV06 FMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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