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N50 MBA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,706 mi
Last recorded146,706 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 MBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 146,706 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 138,414 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 138,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 127,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 117,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2021 100,032 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 96,413 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 84,097 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 84,097 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,979 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,637 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)

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

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 59,637 miles

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

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

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)

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

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,580 miles

Full Length Undertrays Fitted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2015 45,580 miles

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

Full Length Undertrays Fitted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre On Legal Limit

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,865 miles

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,960 miles

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

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 25 Jun 2013 25,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 25 Jun 2012 17,434 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,077 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,761 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 13,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,194 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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N50 MBA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N50 MBA, 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 N50 MBA registered?

N50 MBA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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