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SC55 CDX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,244 mi
Last recorded72,244 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 CDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,244 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 69,769 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper/radiators damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2018 69,769 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper/radiators damaged

Pass 25 May 2017 66,366 miles

Nearside front tyre has small cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside front tyre has small cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 25 May 2017 66,365 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre has small cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside front tyre has small cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 63,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,749 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 60,749 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 58,090 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 58,090 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,868 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 52,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,472 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,446 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,899 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 42,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,982 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,263 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 CDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CDX, 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 SC55 CDX registered?

SC55 CDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is SC55 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 CDX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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