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SN05 MED

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,878 mi
Last recorded86,878 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 MED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 86,878 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 85,898 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 84,954 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 83,956 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 82,933 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,104 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 82,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,214 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 81,214 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear central band (3mm). Also cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,838 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 80,838 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,272 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,939 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,908 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 79,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 79,516 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,451 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 50,226 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 33,535 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,480 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,911 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,910 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 21,393 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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SN05 MED is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SN05 MED, 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 SN05 MED registered?

SN05 MED is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is SN05 MED safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 MED shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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