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P99 SAX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,587 mi
Last recorded171,587 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 SAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 171,587 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Lower undertrays

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 168,647 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 164,620 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 159,030 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 159,030 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 152,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 152,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 147,432 miles

both front and rear discs /pads worn slightly /rust

Pass 28 Oct 2016 145,974 miles

EML light on

Front brake pads look thin

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front wiper blade split on end

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged and wearing low 245/45R17

Offside front headlamp mountings broken but still secure

Offside front mirror glass deteriorating

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak

Various body damage

Pass 23 Jul 2015 130,593 miles

centre exhaust metal hanger corroded and broken but is still supported by other hangers

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2015 130,593 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust metal hanger corroded and broken but is still supported by other hangers

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 22 Jul 2014 119,387 miles

EML light on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 119,387 miles

EML light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 105,141 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 105,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 91,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroding and worn

offside front seat adjuster mechanism stiff

Pass 12 Jul 2012 91,161 miles

front brake discs corroding and worn

offside front seat adjuster mechanism stiff

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,125 miles

***strong advise*** nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limits 245/40/17

***strong advise*** offside front tyre worn close to legal limits

***strong advise*** offside rear tyre worn close to legal limits

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 8 Jul 2011 75,125 miles

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

***strong advise*** nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limits 245/40/17

***strong advise*** offside front tyre worn close to legal limits

***strong advise*** offside rear tyre worn close to legal limits

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Apr 2010 62,783 miles

engine management light on

esp light on

Fail 27 Apr 2010 62,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

engine management light on

esp light on

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,523 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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P99 SAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P99 SAX, 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 P99 SAX registered?

P99 SAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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