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SH06 CDN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,624 mi
Last recorded170,624 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 170,624 miles

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 25 Apr 2019 170,623 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 160,787 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

undertrays fitted concealing some testable items

Fail 29 Mar 2018 160,786 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

undertrays fitted concealing some testable items

Pass 28 Mar 2017 150,437 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres valves perishing slightly

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2017 150,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint furthest forward arm - boot split also (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres valves perishing slightly

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2016 138,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre valve perishing

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 90,563 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,856 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,683 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,145 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 54,145 miles

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

front brake discs starting to pitt inside edge.

Pass 26 May 2009 41,478 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 CDN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CDN, 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 CDN registered?

SH06 CDN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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