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RO02 ARD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,154 mi
Last recorded61,154 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 ARD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 61,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 60,172 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 59,937 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 59,234 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 59,115 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 58,782 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f and both rear tyre valves perished

Pass 1 Jun 2021 58,323 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 57,790 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control arm swivel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,286 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,805 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 56,313 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,942 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 55,940 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 53,280 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 50,278 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 46,779 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,894 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,187 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 24,187 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,906 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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RO02 ARD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RO02 ARD, 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 RO02 ARD registered?

RO02 ARD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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The MOT history for RO02 ARD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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