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HY06 SKZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,645 mi
Last recorded139,645 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 SKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 139,645 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 139,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb loose (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 126,040 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 126,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 121,779 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 121,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 115,970 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 109,000 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 109,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 96,090 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 96,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside front tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,467 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 89,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,373 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 87,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,432 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 80,432 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,627 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,458 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,773 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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HY06 SKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HY06 SKZ, 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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HY06 SKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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