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SK06 WKH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,168 mi
Last recorded144,168 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 WKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 144,168 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 132,355 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 132,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 122,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 118,788 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 118,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,410 miles

both headlamps have a poor pattern

Fail 7 Nov 2020 106,404 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort 38% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps have a poor pattern

Pass 21 Oct 2019 97,589 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,935 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 90,290 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 85,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm. rear ball joint to hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight resistance at wheel

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,962 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,032 miles

os/f tyre cracking on tread

Fail 19 Jan 2015 78,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

os/f tyre cracking on tread

Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,989 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 70,756 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs starting too corrode

small cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 3 Jan 2012 56,055 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 56,055 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,284 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 53,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,878 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 44,878 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 18 May 2009 33,415 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 33,096 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 WKH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WKH, 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 WKH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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