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FY06 SJO

2006 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

134,692 mi
Last recorded134,692 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C 32089,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 SJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 134,692 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 132,547 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 130,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear around sub frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 126,738 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 125,948 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,421 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 116,645 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,887 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 109,477 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 105,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 105,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,953 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,867 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,475 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,695 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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FY06 SJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 89,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY06 SJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY06 SJO registered?

FY06 SJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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