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SH06 CDF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,412 mi
Last recorded91,412 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 CDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 91,412 miles

Nearside Rear slight heat damage to brake disc

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2026 91,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight heat damage to brake disc

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2025 86,951 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2024 84,240 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 23 Mar 2023 79,455 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,547 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2022 76,544 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 73,810 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,866 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,213 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,243 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,662 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 53,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,556 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,777 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 33,785 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,152 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 24,152 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2010 16,730 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,764 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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SH06 CDF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SH06 CDF, 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 SH06 CDF registered?

SH06 CDF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2006.

Is SH06 CDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH06 CDF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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