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SB06 ZPJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,126 mi
Last recorded119,126 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 119,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside drop link slight play.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 91,915 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,574 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 73,766 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 73,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 70,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 66,048 miles

both front tyres waering on edges

cracking and low tread depth both rear tyres.

Fail 27 May 2014 66,048 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres waering on edges

cracking and low tread depth both rear tyres.

Pass 23 May 2013 61,901 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 57,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,370 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,700 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 ZPJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?

SB06 ZPJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2006.

Is SB06 ZPJ safe to buy?

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