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SK06 SGZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

191,203 mi
Last recorded191,203 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 SGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 191,203 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder is bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.9mm and perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

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

both side rear number plate lights have reduced intensity

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Mar 2023 191,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure in headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm to front of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder is bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.9mm and perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

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

both side rear number plate lights have reduced intensity

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2022 184,721 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 184,720 miles

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

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

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

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 12 Mar 2021 177,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 177,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 171,120 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs due st standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust has tem repair

Fail 29 Feb 2020 171,105 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs due st standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust has tem repair

Pass 9 Mar 2018 163,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm centre tread 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

bonnet struts not supporting bonnet

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 163,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm centre tread 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

bonnet struts not supporting bonnet

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 151,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 151,178 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 136,853 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 124,581 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 124,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 110,258 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 98,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,033 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 87,033 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 72,010 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 72,010 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,056 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 SGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SGZ, 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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SK06 SGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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