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SF06 SKV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

170,207 mi
Last recorded170,207 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 SKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 170,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 162,104 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension is extensively corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 162,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension is extensively corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 153,592 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 153,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 147,693 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 147,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 139,120 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 130,410 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 130,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 120,644 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 110,019 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 100,887 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 100,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,130 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 88,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 84,593 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 84,593 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2014 77,684 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 77,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,693 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges and have cracking in tread

Fail 16 Oct 2013 74,693 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres wearing on edges and have cracking in tread

Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,659 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 69,659 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,374 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,977 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,684 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 53,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,683 miles

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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SF06 SKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SF06 SKV, 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 SF06 SKV registered?

SF06 SKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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