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S18 AEG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

215,751 mi
Last recorded215,751 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 AEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 215,751 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 215,750 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2025 172,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 172,310 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components shock rubbing suspension arm on lock to lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 163,671 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 163,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 153,807 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 153,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 143,985 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 143,985 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 128,242 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel front steering has very slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer seats

rear suspension components slightly corroded

underside of vehicle fitted with factory under trays obscuring some brake pipes and suspension components

Fail 25 Oct 2021 128,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel front steering has very slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer seats

rear suspension components slightly corroded

underside of vehicle fitted with factory under trays obscuring some brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,853 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 88,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake discs are in a poor state

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front to rear brake pipes are rusty

Offside Front Possible roughness in wheel bearing

Rear Suspension is very rusty

Nearside Rear Mudflap is falling off

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,189 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 67,501 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2016 67,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 44,312 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 44,312 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 44,056 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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 44,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 4 Jun 2010 41,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2009 34,468 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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S18 AEG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 S18 AEG, 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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S18 AEG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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