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SR06 EBC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,702 mi
Last recorded130,702 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR06 EBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 130,702 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 113,126 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 102,625 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 99,200 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 99,200 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 94,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,218 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 89,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,414 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 84,411 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,272 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,561 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 46,877 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,929 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 32,547 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,146 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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SR06 EBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SR06 EBC, 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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SR06 EBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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