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RK56 ZBT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,089 mi
Last recorded129,089 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 ZBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 129,089 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer sidewall tyre damaged

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 129,088 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer sidewall tyre damaged

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 124,238 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 119,408 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 119,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,064 miles

slighyt play all front suspension joints and steering

Fail 15 Sep 2014 113,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

slighyt play all front suspension joints and steering

Pass 17 Sep 2013 106,940 miles

Slight play nearside front lower rear arm ball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of wiper blades

Wear to front brake pads

Wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2011 87,636 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,812 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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RK56 ZBT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK56 ZBT, 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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RK56 ZBT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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