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SC55 KNR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,231 mi
Last recorded117,231 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 KNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,231 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 117,298 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces worn low (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light displayed

Pass 22 Feb 2017 111,988 miles

EML Displayed

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,051 miles

ESP and engine lamp on

Fail 22 Jan 2016 105,051 miles

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

ESP and engine lamp on

Pass 12 Oct 2014 93,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,931 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 86,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,624 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2012 64,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,596 miles

nail in r/h/r tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2010 38,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Moisture inside N/S/R lamp cluster.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre missmatch,front to rear.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Moisture inside N/S/R lamp cluster.

Tyre missmatch,front to rear.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,786 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 KNR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNR, 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 KNR registered?

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

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