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SF06 YMK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,880 mi
Last recorded102,880 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 102,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both front brake back plates corroded and breaking up

engine cover and undertray fitted

oil leak coming from beyond undertray

rear parking braking application uneven

Fail 17 Jul 2018 83,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has a nail in it - 245/40 r17 95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake back plates corroded and breaking up

centre exhaust clamp corroded and breaking up

engine cover and undertray fitted

oil leak coming from beyond undertray

rear parking braking application uneven

Pass 8 Jul 2017 61,544 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 60,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,886 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,580 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 47,580 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 42,886 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre exhaust support hanger insecure

Fail 3 May 2014 42,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre exhaust support hanger insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,936 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 32,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 32,127 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f tyre tread cracking.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,620 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 20,429 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,920 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 15,918 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside 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 YMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SF06 YMK, 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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SF06 YMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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