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SE06 CVU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,188 mi
Last recorded128,188 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 CVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 128,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 116,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 116,324 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 105,214 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 105,212 miles

Central Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged out off shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged out off shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 92,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,531 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,596 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 81,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,667 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,918 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,069 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 56,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,008 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,977 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/front tyre uneven wear inner edge-slight oil leak o/s/front of engine--

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,994 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,971 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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SE06 CVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SE06 CVU, 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 SE06 CVU registered?

SE06 CVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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