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SM06 LLX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,488 mi
Last recorded110,488 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 LLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 110,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 110,488 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 105,473 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 105,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 95,713 miles

Front Corrosion setting into both brake pipes. Little visual.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 95,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge also worn. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holed and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge worn. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Corrosion setting into both brake pipes. Little visual.

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear lower arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 92,220 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 92,220 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box holed,corroded and blowing.(oe) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 86,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,041 miles

advise rear inner disc's slight rusting

Fail 20 Apr 2018 74,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint one that points up the way (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

advise rear inner disc's slight rusting

Pass 8 May 2017 70,059 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 65,850 miles

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

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)

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

em light on

oil around engine

Fail 23 May 2016 65,850 miles

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

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

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)

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

em light on

oil around engine

Pass 7 May 2015 59,309 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 44,805 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,203 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 31,868 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc's corroded

rear disc's corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,563 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,112 miles

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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SM06 LLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SM06 LLX, 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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SM06 LLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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