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RK06 NPG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,745 mi
Last recorded181,745 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 NPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 181,745 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 174,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 174,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 170,067 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill kit damaged

both rear tyrs worn

evidence of rear wheels rubbing, rear wheels touch shock when car jackd up clear when lowered

front brake discs worn

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2020 170,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill kit damaged

both rear tyrs worn

evidence of rear wheels rubbing, rear wheels touch shock when car jackd up clear when lowered

front brake discs worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 253,641 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 253,641 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 149,877 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH BALD AT EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 149,709 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH BALD AT EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 142,486 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 142,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front bottom front joint inner bush starting to split out

Nearside Front jack piont rubber missing

Nearside Front just legal bald outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

grinding from o/s rear park brake

suggest tracking check fronts worn hard outer edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 135,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 135,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,393 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,479 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 87,261 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 74,620 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,055 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 61,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,561 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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RK06 NPG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RK06 NPG, 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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RK06 NPG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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