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AA06 SAW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,680 mi
Last recorded116,680 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA06 SAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 116,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 116,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 114,564 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 114,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 111,748 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 111,741 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 110,401 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of component

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 108,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 107,927 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,914 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 107,640 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,592 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 104,352 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,716 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,011 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 74,694 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 64,549 miles

Exhaust hanging bracket corroded

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)

Small cut in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2012 54,310 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 54,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 28 Nov 2011 44,452 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 44,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 43,371 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,275 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,121 miles

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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AA06 SAW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AA06 SAW, 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 AA06 SAW registered?

AA06 SAW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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