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SM06 RZO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,128 mi
Last recorded103,128 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 RZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 103,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,440 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2018 90,366 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,887 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

advice brake pad warning light on

advice undercovers fitted some componets not checked

Fail 26 Sep 2017 77,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

advice brake pad warning light on

advice undercovers fitted some componets not checked

Pass 9 Apr 2016 56,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,247 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,247 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 40,201 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 40,201 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,536 miles

n/s front tyre worn outer edge/ damaged sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,285 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,808 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 RZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RZO, 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 RZO registered?

SM06 RZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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