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SB06 YGC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,580 mi
Last recorded95,580 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 95,580 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 95,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 81,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint castor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 May 2017 63,649 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 63,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low. 43% inbalance. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all round inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass discoloured. (8.1.2a)

advise. failure items on steering/suspension marked in yellow chalk.

all tyres have sidewall damage.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears. (3.5.1i)

front brake discs in poor condition, unable to view pads but suspect to be worn low.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight warp in discs. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,581 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,311 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 48,311 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,926 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,776 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,245 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,960 miles

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc innerside

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,373 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,171 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 YGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 SB06 YGC, 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 YGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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