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E6 SKH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,076 mi
Last recorded60,076 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 SKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 60,076 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged clouding (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

standing corrosion to all suspension/underbody components

Fail 10 Dec 2025 60,068 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged clouding (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

standing corrosion to all suspension/underbody components

Pass 13 Dec 2024 60,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 60,027 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 59,956 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 59,935 miles

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Pass 14 Dec 2020 59,926 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 59,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,920 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 59,895 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,879 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,779 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 58,779 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,191 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,116 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 43,152 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,855 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,727 miles

slight damage nearside front wheel

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,906 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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E6 SKH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E6 SKH, 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 E6 SKH registered?

E6 SKH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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