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AT06 SAT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

219,785 mi
Last recorded219,785 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT06 SAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 219,785 miles

Engine oily at the front.

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame along with the suspension arms all corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 219,707 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine oily at the front.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, attention soon. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin attention soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension arms corroded, all.

Pass 18 Feb 2025 214,430 miles

Central (exhaust hanger broken away still supported, but reqs attention soon)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both,attention soon) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front (arch liner broken)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both edges wearing attention soon) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front (arch liner broken)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both edges wearing attention soon) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 214,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn caster arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust hanger broken away, still supported ok, but reqs attention soon.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, attention soon. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing, attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front arch liner broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing, attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front arch liner broken

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak front of engine.

Fail 12 Feb 2025 214,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn caster arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn caster bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn caster bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust hanger broken away, still supported ok, but reqs attention soon.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, attention soon. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing, attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front arch liner broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing, attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split. Attention soon. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front arch liner broken

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

oil leak front of engine.

Pass 28 Feb 2024 208,655 miles

Central Rear brake light lens faded.

Central exhaust hanger broken away, attention soon.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bonnet struts weak, requires new.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wheel arch liner broken.

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded.

Offside Front wheel arch liner broken.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms corodded.

Fail 15 Feb 2024 208,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear brake light lens faded.

Central exhaust hanger broken away, attention soon.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bonnet struts weak, requires new.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wheel arch liner broken.

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded.

Offside Front wheel arch liner broken.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms corodded.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 204,370 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 204,370 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 195,574 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken away, still support ok.

Engine oily at top front.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox cooler pipes corroded & leaking slightly.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch section missing, (front L shape)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 189,537 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken away, system still supported ok.

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

Front bonnet dampers weak, requires 2 new.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it meets flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it meets flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak around engine.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 185,382 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 185,380 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 177,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement barrel bush, attention soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm ball joint. Attention soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play caster arm ball joint. Attention soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement barrel bush, attention soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 168,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 160,898 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 160,726 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger corroded off (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/r disc run out noted in rolls

Pass 2 Mar 2016 152,131 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres low and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 139,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outer edge.

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edges.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 125,246 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly ridged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 17 Feb 2014 125,245 miles

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

Both rear brake discs slightly ridged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades smearing

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Fail 11 Feb 2013 112,150 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

V-belt slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 112,150 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

V-belt slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 98,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 Feb 2011 82,381 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pads appear low

slight age cracking on both front lower castor arm bushes

slight wear on front brake discs

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,816 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,725 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 44,541 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)

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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AT06 SAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AT06 SAT, 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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AT06 SAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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