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SG06 GHZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,089 mi
Last recorded134,089 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 GHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 134,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.81mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.27mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 133,939 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.81mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.27mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 122,014 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 122,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 103,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.29mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 103,702 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.29mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,559 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 87,556 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 73,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 59,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 54,757 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 54,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 42,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 37,330 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,298 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,161 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,661 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,690 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 26,690 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,920 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,589 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,034 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 15,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,313 miles

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 GHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 SG06 GHZ, 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 GHZ registered?

SG06 GHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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