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SJ06 KPT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

284,011 mi
Last recorded284,011 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 KPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 284,011 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 255,705 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 255,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) locking device insecure pin coming out (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 217,285 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 217,280 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 177,913 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 141,025 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 141,025 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 109,524 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 109,481 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 108,583 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 108,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2012 90,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,266 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 60,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 60,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 44,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SJ06 KPT, 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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SJ06 KPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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