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RO56 ZSZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,229 mi
Last recorded138,229 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 ZSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 138,229 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 138,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 132,857 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside and Nearside wing mirror has slight play

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,082 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate SRS light remaining on (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 117,082 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate SRS light remaining on (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 99,654 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 99,654 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 85,356 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 85,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 73,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,485 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 54,485 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,235 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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RO56 ZSZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RO56 ZSZ, 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 RO56 ZSZ registered?

RO56 ZSZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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