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PS06 SHA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,605 mi
Last recorded147,605 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS06 SHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 147,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear wing slightly damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 147,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing all four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wing slightly damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 136,968 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 116,248 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 116,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 113,192 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 113,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 108,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,154 miles

advise front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 106,152 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,913 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,291 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,572 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,695 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,489 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 78,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,241 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,870 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,960 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 57,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,078 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,541 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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PS06 SHA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PS06 SHA, 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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PS06 SHA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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