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S200 HRA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,101 mi
Last recorded185,101 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 HRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 185,101 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 179,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 175,150 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 171,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 171,134 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 165,255 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 161,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 157,214 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 157,213 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2017 157,146 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear main pipes and rear outer (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 149,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear side to side (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 149,235 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear side to side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 141,152 miles

Both rear discs worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 125,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 111,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres on 2mm

Fail 4 Jun 2013 111,398 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres on 2mm

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,071 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 93,071 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 May 2011 81,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,155 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 67,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 50,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,326 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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S200 HRA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S200 HRA, 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 S200 HRA registered?

S200 HRA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2006.

Is S200 HRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S200 HRA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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