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SB06 UUX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,849 mi
Last recorded128,849 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 UUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 128,849 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 124,415 miles

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

various parts of under body and chassis including suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 124,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

various parts of under body and chassis including suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 118,392 miles

Central General underbody corrosion

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both siders. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 118,352 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear general underbody corrosion.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 111,600 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 100,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 79,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,214 miles

Engine, under and sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 84,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine, under and sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 82,871 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general underside corrosion

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 14 May 2019 82,871 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general underside corrosion

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,261 miles

Offside Front fog lamp deteriated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,274 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perishing on tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just met efficiency, 19%

Fail 19 Apr 2017 72,274 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces scored (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Front tyre perishing on tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just met efficiency, 19%

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,432 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 71,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 71,104 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 71,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge .

Fail 6 Aug 2013 50,084 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge .

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,376 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 44,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,864 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in both mirror indicator lenses

condensation in o/s/f fog lamp

n/s/f disc corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 23,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UUX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UUX, 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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SB06 UUX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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