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SH03 RAJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,289 mi
Last recorded133,289 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 RAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 133,289 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 133,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 125,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 116,552 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 116,433 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,549 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 103,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 90,505 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 68,768 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 68,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 54,490 miles

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

near side front fog lamp damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2017 48,577 miles

near side front fog lamp damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2016 42,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 34,566 miles

all four tyres worn low and cracking badly

Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,054 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,877 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,206 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,531 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,543 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,120 miles

Nearside 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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SH03 RAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SH03 RAJ, 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 SH03 RAJ registered?

SH03 RAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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