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SM06 RZJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,234 mi
Last recorded127,234 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 RZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 127,234 miles

Central Rear slight exhaust leak. center silencer

Fail 30 Apr 2018 127,232 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear lower arm worn (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack arm worn (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear slight exhaust leak. center silencer

Pass 21 Apr 2017 121,022 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slight corrosion.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 121,022 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm. (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slight corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 116,079 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 113,767 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 113,753 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 107,668 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,668 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,149 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,500 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 69,500 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 49,049 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 30,953 miles

front inner brake discfaces rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,357 miles

advise under body of vehicle heavily covered in plastic under trays -unable to inspect all components fully,ie brake pipes and floor pan area.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,045 miles

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

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 RZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RZJ, 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 RZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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