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RA06 UWN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,891 mi
Last recorded93,891 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 UWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 93,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 93,861 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,345 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear at the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs scored

Fail 21 Mar 2018 87,342 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear at the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs scored

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,701 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 76,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,850 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 70,839 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,955 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 28 Dec 2013 64,748 miles

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,134 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 60,134 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,707 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 54,471 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

offside front tyre sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,103 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,038 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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RA06 UWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 RA06 UWN, 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 RA06 UWN registered?

RA06 UWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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