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SB06 ABN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,869 mi
Last recorded58,869 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 ABN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,869 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 58,869 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear. (7.1.2)

Tailgate cannot be opened from outside of vechicle.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 48,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe above rear sub-frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear. (7.1.2)

Tailgate cannot be opened from outside of vechicle.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 43,919 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,785 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 37,784 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,152 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,781 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 27,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 22,776 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,446 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,707 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 11,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,982 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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SB06 ABN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SB06 ABN, 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 SB06 ABN registered?

SB06 ABN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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