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S24 SHJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,531 mi
Last recorded65,531 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 SHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 65,531 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 61,223 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 61,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 55,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 50,428 miles

o/s/f tyre inner/outer treads splits

o/s/r tyre outer wall cuts

Fail 22 Aug 2019 50,428 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner/outer treads splits

o/s/r tyre outer wall cuts

Pass 23 Aug 2018 46,131 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 46,131 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 45,970 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,172 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,972 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,016 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,279 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,750 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,428 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 19,671 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,562 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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S24 SHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S24 SHJ, 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 S24 SHJ registered?

S24 SHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for S24 SHJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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