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SK06 WJE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,507 mi
Last recorded147,507 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 147,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

underbody surface corrosion front to rear

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2023 136,066 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,126 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Marked in yellow

rear cross member/chasses near rear sub-frame corroding (Advise attention

rear exhaust box corroding and has slight blow (Advise attention

rear sub-frame corroding (Advise attention

Pass 21 Dec 2020 122,746 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses, ferrules corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2019 114,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 110,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,449 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 99,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,032 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 67,696 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,756 miles

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

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

offside front inner door handle insecure

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 57,843 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 53,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,609 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,983 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Nearside front wheel arch liner deteriorated.

Oil level low...topped up +1.5l

Fail 15 May 2009 35,348 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 35,348 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WJE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SK06 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

SK06 WJE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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The MOT history for SK06 WJE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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