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R16 FJS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 FJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front bumper damaged and misaligned but secure

Pass 10 Feb 2021 9,911 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake back plate badly corodded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake weak performance

Fail 8 Feb 2021 9,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake weak performance

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020
Fail 30 Jan 2020

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,499 miles

corroded underneath but not excessive

corrosion but only surface

Fail 18 Jan 2019 65,496 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corroded underneath but not excessive

corrosion but only surface

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,011 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,435 miles

brake discs are slightly corroded around the lip

surface corrosion underneath but not excessive

Fail 18 Oct 2016 64,435 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake discs are slightly corroded around the lip

surface corrosion underneath but not excessive

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,814 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,384 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 44,602 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,986 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 37,984 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,253 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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R16 FJS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R16 FJS, 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 R16 FJS registered?

R16 FJS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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