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SM06 LNH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,082 mi
Last recorded123,082 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 LNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 123,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 123,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 123,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 118,205 miles

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

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

SUSPENSION AND UNDER BODY HAS AGE RELATED CORROSION

Pass 17 May 2022 113,074 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 113,052 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,934 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 105,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 101,627 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 94,867 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,937 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 24 Oct 2017 86,838 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,880 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,466 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 59,466 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,886 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 45,885 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2011 38,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,625 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,457 miles

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

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 LNH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LNH, 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 SM06 LNH registered?

SM06 LNH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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