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SB06 OBF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,880 mi
Last recorded121,880 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 OBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 121,880 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on slight pitting and further look at all metal brake pipes

Fail 18 Jan 2021 121,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on slight pitting and further look at all metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2019 120,488 miles

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

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

advice on further look at all metal brake pipes at rear slight pitting and covered in grease

Pass 3 Jul 2018 107,366 miles

Emissions Too Low To Register In Equipment

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Undertrays Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 90,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,285 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,390 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 6 Jul 2015 66,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 14 Jul 2014 60,453 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,453 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,844 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 53,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 47,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,044 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 40,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,456 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,657 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OBF, 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 OBF registered?

SB06 OBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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