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H15 OHC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,445 mi
Last recorded92,445 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 OHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 92,445 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 83,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension arm bush has worn on bush

front and rear suspension has corrosion

rear subframe has corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2024 83,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension arm bush has worn on bush

front and rear suspension has corrosion

rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2023 82,082 miles

rear hand brake unven reading ( lower on n/s rear )

slight play both front wheel

under body surface corrosion in general

Pass 16 Dec 2022 79,422 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 7 Dec 2021 79,107 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 79,096 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords MULTIPLE CRACKS ALL OVER THE EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,579 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,540 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 76,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,019 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 67,918 miles

both front anti-roll bar dust covers slight deteriated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 51,334 miles

Off side rear tyre cut on side wall

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,642 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,841 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 30,643 miles

front brake pads and discs

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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H15 OHC 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 H15 OHC, 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 H15 OHC registered?

H15 OHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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