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FM06 SXX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,749 mi
Last recorded89,749 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 SXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 89,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 85,690 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 85,678 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 82,154 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 82,145 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,851 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,382 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 70,382 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 70,381 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced WORKS BUT NOT VERY BRIGHT (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded GOING TO FLEX UNDER WING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY RUSTY WITH STANDING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded and items in rear

Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,098 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,746 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,631 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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FM06 SXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM06 SXX, 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 FM06 SXX registered?

FM06 SXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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