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SG06 EGD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

150,857 mi
Last recorded150,857 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 EGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2021 150,857 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2021 150,857 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 150,765 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission not tested (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 131,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 131,348 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 103,008 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 103,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Nearside Rear jacking point missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 88,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Nearside Rear jacking point missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ( front arms ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ( front arms ) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 85,962 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded ( front to rear ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded ( front to rear ) (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ( front arms ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ( front arms ) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,516 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 22 Jun 2016 83,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,824 miles

rear exhaust hanger missing, but system still supported

Fail 22 Jun 2015 80,801 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger missing, but system still supported

Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,947 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013

milege not displayed

Pass 28 Jun 2012
Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,839 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 52,839 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front wiper blades smearing but not affecting drivers view

Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,118 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 49,118 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,685 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 34,529 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 34,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 EGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EGD, 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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SG06 EGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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