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R1 SYH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,933 mi
Last recorded32,933 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 SYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 32,933 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 30,052 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 28,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 27,853 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 25,131 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 24,161 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 23,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,892 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 22,215 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 20,675 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,023 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 17,785 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 14,969 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 13,299 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 11 May 2012 11,959 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 10,893 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 10,226 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 7,753 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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R1 SYH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R1 SYH, 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 R1 SYH registered?

R1 SYH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is R1 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 SYH shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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