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SC06 HMK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,967 mi
Last recorded83,967 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,967 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 80,633 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH THRUST ARM BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT FLEXI,S (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush DROP-LINK (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 80,631 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET (7.1.1)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH THRUST ARM BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT FLEXI,S (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush DROP-LINK (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,881 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,486 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 69,486 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,315 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 48,022 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 48,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,096 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 35,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,899 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 HMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC06 HMK, 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 HMK registered?

SC06 HMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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