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R99 RJE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,843 mi
Last recorded235,843 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 RJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 235,843 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 218,717 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 218,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2014 190,278 miles

slight play offside front wheel bearing / hub

Pass 21 Dec 2012 150,915 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 150,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 123,210 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 96,475 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 96,475 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,255 miles

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

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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R99 RJE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R99 RJE, 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 R99 RJE registered?

R99 RJE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is R99 RJE safe to buy?

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