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MH06 SBO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,768 mi
Last recorded155,768 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 SBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 155,768 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 154,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward faceing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward faceing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 133,959 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside wing repeater intermittant

Pass 8 Jul 2021 126,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 123,295 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 116,035 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2018 105,758 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 105,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall spliting (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 96,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake travel

Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake travel

Pass 5 May 2015 79,251 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 67,384 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,197 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,311 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits

plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,672 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 28,690 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,909 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,528 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 16,528 miles

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

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

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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MH06 SBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 MH06 SBO, 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 MH06 SBO registered?

MH06 SBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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