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SD06 FHJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,001 mi
Last recorded165,001 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 FHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 165,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 144,021 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 122,944 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 122,942 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,593 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,403 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,211 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 101,174 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 101,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 101,163 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 101,162 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 98,508 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT BULB REMOVED AND CORRECTLY FITTED DURING TEST

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 14 Sep 2016 98,508 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT BULB REMOVED AND CORRECTLY FITTED DURING TEST

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 29 Aug 2015 92,234 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 92,234 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 85,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,182 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,141 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,242 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2011 51,926 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,802 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 FHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

SD06 FHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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