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SA06 ZBF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,967 mi
Last recorded115,967 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 ZBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 115,967 miles

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2020 111,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 102,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play PROMPT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,810 miles

PROMPT rear number plate damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,783 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,186 miles

EML on

Offside front tyre sidewall damage

PROMPT rear number plate

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 7 Apr 2014 58,186 miles

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damage

PROMPT rear number plate

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,340 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall

offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,199 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,664 miles

Front Discs Wearing Thin

Fail 19 Mar 2011 72,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Discs Wearing Thin

Pass 10 Apr 2009 55,981 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 55,981 miles

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

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 ZBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SA06 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

SA06 ZBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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