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SN55 BDW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,323 mi
Last recorded55,323 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 BDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 55,323 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 55,321 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 45,643 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 45,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 44,887 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,202 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 41,295 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 40,684 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 40,332 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 39,172 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 38,106 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 34,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 32,348 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 30,570 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 28,604 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 26,074 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 23,304 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,940 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 16,434 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 13,563 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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SN55 BDW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SN55 BDW, 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 SN55 BDW registered?

SN55 BDW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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