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SJ06 FND

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,691 mi
Last recorded124,691 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 FND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 124,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2025 116,380 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 114,307 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

park brake needs adjustment

Pass 17 May 2023 110,146 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 105,878 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 99,610 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 99,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,916 miles

under tray fitted front to rear

Fail 8 Sep 2020 95,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is excessively wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Mar 2019 86,679 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 86,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,610 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 80,610 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,862 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,520 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 51,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,570 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,264 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,778 miles

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

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 FND is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SJ06 FND, 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 FND registered?

SJ06 FND is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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