MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all o/s and n/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
A degree of corrosion on under body at rear, but non considered excessive at present
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect body/brake pipes etc.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
plastic undertrays fitted on vehicle underside thus preventing full inspection of brake pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres perished on tread surfaces but not exposing ply or cords
nail in o/s/r tyre
plastic undertrays fitted on vehicle underside thus preventing full inspection of brake pipes
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Handbrake lever sticks down/does not return
N/S/R tyre sidewalls perished
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Handbrake lever sticks down/does not return
N/S/R tyre sidewalls perished
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
esp warning light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyre treads worn on outer edges
slight bulge in nearside front outer tyre wall
CREAKING NOISE O/S/REAR SUSPENSION ?
N/S/F WINDSCREEN MARKED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
N/S/F/ WIND SCREEN MARKED
Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
N/S/F/ WIND SCREEN MARKED
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SG06 TFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SG06 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.
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