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SP06 OOU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,181 mi
Last recorded89,181 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 OOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 89,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 88,949 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 88,470 miles

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

Front both headlamps has product on lens

Offside Front play in track rod inner joint

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 88,173 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 87,998 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,887 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 87,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 87,788 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 87,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 86,831 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,029 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 85,236 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 83,779 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 83,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 82,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 81,157 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,287 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,010 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,523 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,279 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 63,279 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 OOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OOU, 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 SP06 OOU registered?

SP06 OOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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