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RF56 UCD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,543 mi
Last recorded117,543 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 UCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 117,543 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,445 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 104,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides ) ( 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 101,630 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 93,531 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 85,503 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,297 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 69,617 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 59,887 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 50,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,162 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,850 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,178 miles

Oil Leak From Gearbox

Pass 16 Dec 2009 21,154 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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RF56 UCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RF56 UCD, 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 RF56 UCD registered?

RF56 UCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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