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SE06 TTU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,041 mi
Last recorded165,041 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 TTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 165,041 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 165,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower trailing suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 165,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 162,226 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 162,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 156,649 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 149,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 140,448 miles

Both front tyres worn to legal limit

Screen damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2018 140,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn to legal limit

Screen damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,873 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 125,873 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 114,824 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 114,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 106,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 99,885 miles

n/s handbrake effort low

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s headlamp beam image poor

Pass 9 Jan 2013 93,317 miles

o/s an d n/s rear seat belts not tested as child seats fitted

o/s headlamp beam image poor

Fail 8 Jan 2013 93,317 miles

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

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

o/s an d n/s rear seat belts not tested as child seats fitted

o/s headlamp beam image poor

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,273 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,993 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 71,077 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,077 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deterioration in offside rear brake disc

offside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,493 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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 TTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

SE06 TTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2006.

Is SE06 TTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE06 TTU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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