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CB51 SAN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,538 mi
Last recorded41,538 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB51 SAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2026 41,538 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 on car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 40,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 39,495 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 38,425 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 37,611 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of all brake pipes.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 36,740 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,755 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 33,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,151 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,855 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,883 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,782 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 9,711 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 7,157 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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CB51 SAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CB51 SAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CB51 SAN registered?

CB51 SAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is CB51 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB51 SAN shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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