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SC06 HYL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,648 mi
Last recorded133,648 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 133,648 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 14 Nov 2020 133,629 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 206,933 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 206,895 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,482 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,274 miles

engine & under covers fitted.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 120,088 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box pipe (7.1.2)

Central rear exhaust box outer case corroded.

Nearside Front offside front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,284 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,693 miles

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear brake hose flexi's starting to crack slightly

Fail 5 Aug 2016 105,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

EML ON

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear brake hose flexis starting to crack slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2016 105,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake warning light on dash

EML ON

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear brake hose flexis starting to crack slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning lamp on dash

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,767 miles

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

Engine light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 92,767 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 83,656 miles

Offside front ball joint gaiter split

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads worn low

n/s hand brake lower than o/s by 90kgs

n/s lower ball joint cover split

Fail 15 Jul 2013 83,656 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads worn low

n/s hand brake lower than o/s by 90kgs

n/s lower ball joint cover split

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,126 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f pull handle on the inside loose

Fail 4 Jul 2012 70,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f pull handle on the inside loose

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S front tyre becoming saw-toothed.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 29,506 miles

N/s/f tyre on around 2mm on outer edge.

Fail 11 Apr 2009 29,506 miles

N/s/f tyre on around 2mm on outer edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HYL, 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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SC06 HYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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