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SC06 HDV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

297,762 mi
Last recorded297,762 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 297,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2025 282,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all break pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 165,298 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

some corrosion both rear outer sills ,plastic covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2024 165,198 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no fumes coming out of tail pipe excessive exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 160,658 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 160,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 154,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 150,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2021 150,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 144,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 23 Aug 2019 137,941 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 137,941 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 129,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 122,380 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 113,393 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 104,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,987 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,378 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 53,378 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,213 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,395 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 HDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

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

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