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SM06 RZK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,859 mi
Last recorded91,859 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 91,432 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint in system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion at nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 1 Nov 2021 90,490 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 90,489 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from exhaust pipe at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,090 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 89,088 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 88,358 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 88,357 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,396 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,504 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,221 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 63,218 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,407 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,292 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,399 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,523 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 RZK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZK, 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 RZK registered?

SM06 RZK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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