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RO56 ZTG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,904 mi
Last recorded115,904 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 ZTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 115,904 miles

coolant top up warning light on

Fail 5 Sep 2024 115,790 miles

Central Seat belt missing seat belt stalk missing/ not found (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

coolant top up warning light on

Pass 12 Sep 2023 110,426 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 107,179 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 107,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 104,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 104,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 99,943 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,660 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 90,651 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,720 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 87,710 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,703 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,094 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 46,755 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,633 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 ZTG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RO56 ZTG, 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 ZTG registered?

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

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