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SF55 XGY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,910 mi
Last recorded62,910 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 XGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2026 62,907 miles

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

Front Road wheel fixing missing Bothsides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bothsides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 53,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 47,412 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 38,815 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 38,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 26,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 26,440 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 24,798 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 23,675 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 23,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 23,252 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 23,252 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 21,766 miles

under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 20,338 miles

under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 20,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 19,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2013 17,411 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 17,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 15,368 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 13,445 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 11,355 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 9,672 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 7,785 miles

Oil leak

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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SF55 XGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF55 XGY, 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 SF55 XGY registered?

SF55 XGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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