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AJ06 SRU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

175,003 mi
Last recorded175,003 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 SRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 175,003 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 169,967 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 158,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 156,879 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 152,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 146,064 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 132,036 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 117,246 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 103,896 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2014 98,240 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 82,560 miles
Fail 19 May 2013 82,560 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2012 71,162 miles
Pass 15 May 2011 63,071 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 55,591 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 42,801 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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AJ06 SRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AJ06 SRU, 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 AJ06 SRU registered?

AJ06 SRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is AJ06 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ06 SRU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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