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SJ06 FKB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,157 mi
Last recorded77,157 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 FKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 77,157 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 71,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,247 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 66,247 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due To Exhaust Leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Most Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,355 miles

Exhaust mounting defective BETWEEN CENTRE AND TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 65,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR MOST ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective BETWEEN CENTRE AND TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 64,557 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 64,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 63,861 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 63,861 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 20 Oct 2020 63,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,497 miles

Condenser damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2018 60,497 miles

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

Condenser damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,645 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,415 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 58,415 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 56,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,012 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,837 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,118 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 51,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,490 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,993 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,026 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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SJ06 FKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SJ06 FKB, 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 SJ06 FKB registered?

SJ06 FKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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