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G12 SOM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,836 mi
Last recorded48,836 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 SOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 48,836 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,023 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,119 miles

All brake disc's corroded

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***** strong advice 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

slight gearbox oil leaking

Fail 10 Feb 2016 46,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 conti (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***** strong advice 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

slight gearbox oil leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2015 45,627 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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,484 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 33,302 miles

** Offside front tyre outer and inner cracking **

nearsside front tyre outer edge wearing low

Pass 4 Feb 2012 31,295 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,947 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,437 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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G12 SOM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G12 SOM, 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 G12 SOM registered?

G12 SOM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is G12 SOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G12 SOM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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