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SK06 VFU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,306 mi
Last recorded203,306 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 203,306 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 203,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 192,181 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 192,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 169,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre tread low.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall split, but not deep enough to reach ply/cords.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 169,803 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre low on inner edge (wearing the same as the nearside front which has failed).

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall split, but not deep enough to reach ply/cords.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

TYRE SIZE FRONT = 225/45R17 94W EX LOAD.

TYRE SIZE REAR = 245/40R17 91W EX LOAD.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 148,467 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 30 Nov 2011 148,467 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 133,947 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 133,945 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 103,278 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 103,165 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

SK06 VFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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