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SD06 FGU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,774 mi
Last recorded118,774 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 FGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 118,774 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2021 113,535 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2021 113,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhuust system corroded and holed at center and rear silencers (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 180,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,415 miles

Central exhaust corroded

slight noise offside rear brake

Fail 6 Mar 2019 105,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central exhaust corroded

slight noise offside rear brake

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,167 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 99,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,850 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 92,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,965 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 78,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,636 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,147 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,143 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,567 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 38,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,667 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,861 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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SD06 FGU 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 72.7%.

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 SD06 FGU, 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 SD06 FGU registered?

SD06 FGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is SD06 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD06 FGU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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