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SL06 MVW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,162 mi
Last recorded131,162 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 MVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 131,162 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 123,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 123,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 117,487 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 111,863 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 108,203 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 108,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 96,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear beside fuel filter slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some MOT items.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,806 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 84,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,239 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 73,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,281 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 37,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,266 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,910 miles

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on outside edges & cracking on tread

Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,254 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,647 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)

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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SL06 MVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SL06 MVW, 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 SL06 MVW registered?

SL06 MVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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