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SL06 ZGX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,153 mi
Last recorded101,153 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 ZGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 101,153 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,887 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,706 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 75,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2013 66,286 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,040 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 66,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,377 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 58,377 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,939 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 48,939 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,893 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 36,437 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 36,437 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 ZGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL06 ZGX registered?

SL06 ZGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is SL06 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL06 ZGX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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