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SC06 XFF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,503 mi
Last recorded113,503 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 113,503 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 113,503 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 110,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 110,837 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 109,127 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 109,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,796 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 107,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 106,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 9 Aug 2018 104,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 102,049 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 102,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut to outer wall but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail.

Offside Front Tyre has cut to outer wall but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Offside Rear Tyre has cut to outer wall but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Fail 26 Sep 2015 88,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer wall in excess of 25mm. (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut to outer wall but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail.

Offside Front Tyre has cut to outer wall but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Offside Rear Tyre has cut to outer wall but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,492 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,081 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,596 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,233 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc slight worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,744 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

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

Is SC06 XFF safe to buy?

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