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R800 RHG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,160 mi
Last recorded52,160 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 RHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 52,160 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 52,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 51,125 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 51,125 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 49,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 47,847 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 47,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 45,624 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 42,647 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 40,503 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 37,094 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 34,334 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 30,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,258 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,445 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 17,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,798 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,674 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,451 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 8,273 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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R800 RHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R800 RHG, 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 R800 RHG registered?

R800 RHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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The MOT history for R800 RHG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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