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SK06 FZP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,050 mi
Last recorded147,050 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 FZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 147,050 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 147,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 127,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 113,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 113,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 99,682 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2014 85,693 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 85,693 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 71,990 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 71,990 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 61,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 46,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 36,267 miles

front pads close to limit.

Pass 5 May 2009 23,057 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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SK06 FZP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK06 FZP, 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 SK06 FZP registered?

SK06 FZP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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