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SM06 RZF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,458 mi
Last recorded137,458 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 RZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2023 137,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 132,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 121,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit heavily pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front DISC HEAT SHIELD MISSING

both rear wheels noisy when rotated

play in both steering rack ends

under covers fitted obscuring the view of brake pipes and oither steering and suspension components

Fail 8 Mar 2021 121,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR NEXT TO TANK /BOTH REAR PIPES TO FLEX HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit heavily pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear disc heat shield missing

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

both rear wheels noisy when rotated

play in both steering rack ends

under covers fitted obscuring the view of brake pipes and oither steering and suspension components

Pass 24 Jan 2020 118,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel noisy when rotated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under guards obscuring the view of brake pipes and other components

Fail 24 Jan 2020 118,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel noisy when rotated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under guards obscuring the view of brake pipes and other components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,735 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 110,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost. borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,963 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 104,962 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,835 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner shoulders

Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,838 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 145,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2014 145,585 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 127,485 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 225 45 17y

Pass 29 Aug 2012 115,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine smokey

Pass 1 Sep 2011
Pass 10 Aug 2010 80,756 miles

#### engine smokey

Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,001 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 RZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

SM06 RZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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