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SC55 KNZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,745 mi
Last recorded89,745 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,745 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 89,741 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,855 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear brake pads low

Fail 28 Jul 2020 87,854 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads low

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,176 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 85,174 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 82,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,718 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 77,718 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,355 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 69,355 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,363 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 56,789 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 56,789 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 51,451 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,403 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 45,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,967 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,919 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,773 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 KNZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

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

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