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NR03 NNR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,986 mi
Last recorded136,986 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR03 NNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 136,986 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2026 136,966 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2025 134,191 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 132,708 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,941 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 116,086 miles

Front brake fluctuation

Pass 5 Jan 2021 106,225 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 94,761 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,105 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 65,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 61,199 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OS and NS rear brake pads are low (3.5.1g)

NSF tyre has slight marking/blemish to the outer wall

Oil leak, would need full steam clean to determine

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm (front) bushes are deteriorated, but not resulting in any movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 61,199 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OS and NS rear brake pads are low (3.5.1g)

NSF tyre has slight marking/blemish to the outer wall

Oil leak, would need full steam clean to determine

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm (front) bushes are deteriorated, but not resulting in any movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,009 miles

Bulb warning light on

Nearside front tyre has outer wear

Offside front tyre has outer wear and a cut on the outer wall

Pass 6 May 2015 51,619 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,122 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,757 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 36,034 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,502 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 29,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,397 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,717 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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NR03 NNR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NR03 NNR, 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 NR03 NNR registered?

NR03 NNR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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