MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine & under covers fitted.
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.
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)
Rear anti roll bar corroded
Rear brake hose flexi's starting to crack slightly
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f pull handle on the inside loose
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
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/s/f tyre on around 2mm on outer edge.
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?
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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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