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SE06 NUO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

77,910 mi
Last recorded77,910 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 NUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 77,910 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 77,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 75,813 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all rear suspension components corroded

undercovers fitted full length of vehicle

Fail 26 Jul 2024 75,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively across axle (1.2.1 (e))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

undercovers fitted full length of vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2023 73,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 73,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2022 70,611 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 68,822 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 68,813 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,971 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 67,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror led unit inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 63,889 miles

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Fail 2 Jul 2019 63,870 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,399 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,677 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 57,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,197 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,527 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,871 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 45,871 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,784 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 29 Jul 2013 41,784 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,644 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 37,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,663 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,068 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 NUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SE06 NUO, 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 NUO registered?

SE06 NUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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