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SL06 OAM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,984 mi
Last recorded146,984 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 OAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 146,984 miles

Both transmission exhaust mountings have corroded away from the exhaust

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall splitting

Rear exhaust silencer front mounting has corroded away from the exhaust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 146,980 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both transmission exhaust mountings have corroded away from the exhaust

Nearside Front Tyre valve stem is heavily perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall splitting

Rear exhaust silencer front mounting has corroded away from the exhaust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 140,390 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 137,636 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 137,636 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 132,608 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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resinating from loose heat shield and broken front exhaust bracket

Fail 29 Sep 2017 132,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Pass 7 Oct 2016 125,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

eml light on

Fail 7 Oct 2016 125,570 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

eml light on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 115,753 miles

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

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

windscreen badly damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2014 94,832 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread (2.5 to 3mm)

Pass 1 May 2013 53,173 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 53,172 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 50,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 43,704 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 34,723 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,961 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 30,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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