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SC55 NUB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,379 mi
Last recorded111,379 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 111,379 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 111,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2025 102,246 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 102,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 98,513 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 16 Feb 2023 89,752 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

a/c condenser damaged

underbody, chassis, steering, suspension and brake components corroded and deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2023 89,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

a/c condenser damaged

underbody, chassis, steering, suspension and brake components corroded and deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2022 85,103 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 85,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 85,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,982 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,145 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 54,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 50,991 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system secure ADVISE REPAIR,

Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,908 miles

second from rear exhaust support bracket corroded and not supporting exhaust but system is still secure.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,126 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,291 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,958 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,450 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 21,597 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 NUB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NUB, 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 NUB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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