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SB06 NWR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,710 mi
Last recorded98,710 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 98,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2021 98,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner and outer brake disc face damaged by excessively worn pads ...metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Road wheel fixing missing ALL FOUR WHEELS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached n/s mounting broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn down to the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad worn down to the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc inner face , almost to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s rear wheel bearing could not be tested, brake binding

o/s rear seatbelt lower mounting prescribed area corroding almost to excess ...outer body panel

plastic skirts fitted to the n/s and o/s outer sills

rear subframe and suspension corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2020 95,054 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 95,054 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,877 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 88,697 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,024 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,024 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,021 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 81,021 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 80,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,371 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 75,371 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,264 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,175 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 63,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,019 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,810 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 NWR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SB06 NWR, 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 NWR registered?

SB06 NWR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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