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SC06 DLF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,850 mi
Last recorded58,850 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 DLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 58,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 55,436 miles

engine management light is on

slight blow at exhaust backbox

Pass 13 Oct 2015 54,907 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,514 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,797 miles

slight cracking on outer sidewall of both front tyres

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 20 Oct 2012 44,668 miles

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

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

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

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

both front strut top mounts stiff in operation

Fail 20 Oct 2012 44,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front strut top mounts stiff in operation

engine oil level very low, advise engine service

Pass 19 Nov 2011 37,738 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,206 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,918 miles

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

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

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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SC06 DLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SC06 DLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC06 DLF registered?

SC06 DLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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