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RO06 EXT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,825 mi
Last recorded138,825 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 EXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 138,825 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 126,111 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 106,457 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 81,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 58,564 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,457 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 51,133 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,299 miles

slight cut n/s rear tyre side wall

Fail 18 Jan 2016 50,287 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight cut n/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,420 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,301 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,149 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,331 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 25,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 21,961 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,062 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 16,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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RO06 EXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RO06 EXT, 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 RO06 EXT registered?

RO06 EXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is RO06 EXT safe to buy?

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