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SC06 DLJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,084 mi
Last recorded142,084 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 142,084 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 142,084 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 139,983 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 134,887 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 129,772 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 129,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 124,227 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 118,398 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 112,433 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underbody components corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 112,433 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underbody components corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,847 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 106,847 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 102,080 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 102,070 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,572 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Jan 2016 93,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,296 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,048 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 79,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,084 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 66,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,236 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,244 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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SC06 DLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SC06 DLJ, 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 SC06 DLJ registered?

SC06 DLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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