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RF56 UCH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,196 mi
Last recorded131,196 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 UCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 131,196 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both side (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip stone mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear both side discs back plate corrded

Pass 11 Jul 2023
Pass 8 Dec 2022 106,792 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,571 miles

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

Under panels fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2021 102,571 miles

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

Under panels fitted

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Back box loose (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,689 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 95,689 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 88,626 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 88,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 85,310 miles

under panels fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2018 85,310 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under panels fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,746 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,446 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 78,446 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,262 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 71,625 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 71,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,344 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,138 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 53,624 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,533 miles

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

nearside rear brake sticking on slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,328 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 UCH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF56 UCH, 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 UCH registered?

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

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