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SA06 PCY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,774 mi
Last recorded213,774 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 PCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 213,774 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 201,445 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 201,445 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 194,761 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 184,076 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack arms ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 173,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 162,852 miles

NSF OSF TYRES WORN ON OUT SIDE EDGES

Fail 27 Mar 2018 162,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

NSF OSF TYRES WORN ON OUT SIDE EDGES

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 133,628 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 135,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 113,262 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,164 miles

Windscreen scored

Fail 22 Feb 2016 113,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise front wiper blades

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen scored

Pass 26 Aug 2014 108,930 miles

windscreen scored

Fail 25 Aug 2014 108,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

windscreen scored

Fail 4 Jun 2013 96,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 84,476 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,136 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,303 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,800 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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SA06 PCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA06 PCY, 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 SA06 PCY registered?

SA06 PCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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