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SL06 ZSN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,287 mi
Last recorded123,287 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 ZSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 123,287 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 114,548 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 100,249 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 100,245 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,586 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 94,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,300 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)

n/s/f spring broken but not enough to effect operation

Pass 21 May 2012 87,624 miles

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

SRS and Engine Managent MIL on

Fail 23 Jul 2011 87,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

All discs are pitted, RHR and RHF disc catching back plate, RHR outer drive shaft CV boot burst

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,302 miles

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

fuel pump in tank noisey

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,885 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

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 ZSN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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