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SC55 RHZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,934 mi
Last recorded157,934 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 RHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 157,934 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on shoulders

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2022 157,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on shoulders

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2020 146,560 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside parking brake requires service or adjustment

Fail 7 Dec 2020 146,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cast iron arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside parking brake requires service or adjustment

Pass 6 Jun 2019 120,452 miles

Offside parking brake requires service or adjustment

Fail 6 Jun 2019 120,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside parking brake requires service or adjustment

Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,694 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 98,343 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 98,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,907 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,336 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise rear coil springs corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,765 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,134 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 51,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 46,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 43,362 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 RHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ registered?

SC55 RHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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