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RX55 ZPO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,123 mi
Last recorded117,123 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 ZPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 117,123 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 107,735 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 11 Sep 2017 107,653 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Sep 2016 99,416 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 13 Sep 2016 99,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,190 miles

exhaust mounting brackets rusting

Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,139 miles

33% imbalance on parking brake

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust moutings rusting

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,305 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 68,301 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,302 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 47,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre tread worn badly on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,996 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

Fail 8 Jun 2010 32,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,417 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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RX55 ZPO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX55 ZPO, 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 RX55 ZPO registered?

RX55 ZPO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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