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SP06 ONS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

198,229 mi
Last recorded198,229 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 ONS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 198,229 miles

offside rear tyre [205/55/16] wearing in inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2019 198,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre [205/55/16] wearing in inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2018 181,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 160,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 147,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 130,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,227 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 108,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2013 85,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 62,970 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,552 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,845 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 34,266 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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SP06 ONS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SP06 ONS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP06 ONS registered?

SP06 ONS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is SP06 ONS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP06 ONS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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