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R2 COT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,285 mi
Last recorded37,285 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 COT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 37,285 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 36,602 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 35,883 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 34,936 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 34,049 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,187 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 32,434 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 30,707 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 29,086 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 27,170 miles

undertrays/engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,195 miles

n/s/f tyre very worn outer edge/worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn edges

rear tyres slight wear centre tread

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 23,328 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear centre tread rear tyres

slight wear edges front tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2014 21,429 miles

front tyres slight wear edges

Fail 7 Jan 2014 21,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres slight wear edges

Pass 8 Jan 2013 19,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 16,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres starting to wear edges

Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 12,062 miles

Cvoers and trays fitted to underbonnet areas and under vehicle too

Pass 13 Jan 2009 9,510 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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R2 COT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R2 COT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R2 COT registered?

R2 COT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is R2 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 COT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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