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SN06 GRT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

55,160 mi
Last recorded55,160 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 GRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 55,160 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 55,136 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 54,248 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 52,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 52,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 50,093 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 50,093 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 48,402 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount at front of diff missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mount at gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 48,402 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount at front of diff missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mount at gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 45,555 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 45,555 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and cracking around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2020 43,137 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2020 43,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,445 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 40,445 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 35,687 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 35,635 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 32,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,152 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 24,678 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 24,678 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 21,268 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 16,331 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 16,331 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 12,281 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 9,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 6,953 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 6,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SN06 GRT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SN06 GRT, 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 SN06 GRT registered?

SN06 GRT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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