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RJ06 ZGZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,077 mi
Last recorded104,077 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 ZGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 104,077 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 101,716 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 101,542 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 98,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 98,339 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 10 Nov 2021 96,096 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS TO BRAKE FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 96,096 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS TO BRAKE FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 92,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 86,233 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 86,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 78,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 78,876 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,440 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,045 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,391 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,750 miles

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)

front tyres worn on outer/inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2012 45,750 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

front tyres worn on outer/inner edges

Pass 11 May 2011 32,231 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,816 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 28,802 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,503 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RJ06 ZGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RJ06 ZGZ, 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 RJ06 ZGZ registered?

RJ06 ZGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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