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SB55 YZJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,902 mi
Last recorded106,902 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 YZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 106,902 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 106,902 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 100,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,187 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 99,186 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,789 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 88,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,874 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 69,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 69,374 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 62,730 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall crack

Pass 23 Nov 2013 58,028 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,562 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,455 miles

nearside & offside front tyres, cuts on wall no cord exposed

Fail 6 Sep 2011 49,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside & offside front tyres, cuts on wall no cord exposed

Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,118 miles

offside rear lens broken at edges

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,623 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,558 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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SB55 YZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel 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 SB55 YZJ, 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 SB55 YZJ registered?

SB55 YZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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