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SL06 ZSU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,935 mi
Last recorded117,935 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 ZSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 117,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 105,511 miles

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 105,511 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 90,662 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 77,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 63,943 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 May 2017 63,936 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv gaiter (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 May 2016 60,528 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

under trims fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 60,514 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

under trims fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 55,540 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

ESP warning in digital display, warning lamp OK.

Fail 29 May 2015 55,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mounting broken

ESP warning in digital display, warning lamp OK.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,382 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,788 miles

oil level low.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 44,788 miles

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

oil level low.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,617 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,444 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,834 miles

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

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

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 ZSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

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

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