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SC06 FFE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,755 mi
Last recorded104,755 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 FFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 104,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 101,393 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 99,426 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 96,767 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 96,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,256 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,816 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,979 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 86,977 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,884 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 81,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,353 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,595 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,073 miles

Osf track rod end worn

Wear out front brakes

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,728 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,512 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,541 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 29,159 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 FFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

SC06 FFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is SC06 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC06 FFE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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