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ST55 VVB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,769 mi
Last recorded134,769 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 VVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 134,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 130,821 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 130,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 126,565 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 126,565 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 116,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 106,212 miles

all ball joint boots deteriated and slight play-x2 rear links slight play

exhaust and mountings corroded-x2 top mounts noisy

front discs wearing thin

front to rear brake pipes corroded-n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe corroded

x2 front link boots deteriated-x2 front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2015 103,315 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded-x2 front top shocker mounts noisy-x2 front tyres edges bald-x2 front wheel bearings have slight play-x2 rear tyres worn low

Pass 1 Mar 2014 98,904 miles

rear links slight play front balljoints slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2012 90,801 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 82,277 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 82,030 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 73,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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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ST55 VVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST55 VVB, 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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ST55 VVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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