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SG06 CDG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,019 mi
Last recorded166,019 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 CDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2021 166,019 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front brakes imbalance

Front o/s & n/s front brake pipes corrosion

Front o/s & n/s steering rack/arms worn and have play

Front o/s & n/s tyres tread inner edges worn bald

Front o/s & n/s wheel bearings have slight play

Rear o/s & n/s anti roll bar d bushes worn and have play

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

oil leaks

park brake light on

Pass 27 Mar 2020 152,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Park brake lamp is on

Fail 26 Mar 2020 152,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Park brake lamp is on

Pass 20 Mar 2019 134,705 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front

nearside and offside front tyres worn

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 119,945 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 117,036 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

slight under body corrosion

under tray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Jun 2017 117,036 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

slight under body corrosion

under tray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2016 114,408 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 109,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,919 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,655 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 28 May 2012 81,944 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,781 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 5 Jun 2010 51,723 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2009 32,498 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 32,498 miles

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

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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SG06 CDG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG06 CDG, 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 SG06 CDG registered?

SG06 CDG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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