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SC55 BVJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,628 mi
Last recorded123,628 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 BVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 123,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 123,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 117,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 112,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

OSF shock absorber top mounting / bearing assembly has slight play.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has little or no effort at wheel. Nearside rear.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 112,492 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ALU (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

OSF shock absorber top mounting / bearing assembly has slight play.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has little or no effort at wheel. Nearside rear.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 103,536 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 103,536 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 97,288 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 8 May 2017 97,287 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2016 85,423 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 85,423 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rears (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 78,913 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,913 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,111 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 74,111 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 67,868 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 67,868 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2012 58,455 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 58,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,029 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,029 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,860 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,891 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,385 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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SC55 BVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SC55 BVJ, 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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SC55 BVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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