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SH06 CEF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,953 mi
Last recorded80,953 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 CEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 80,953 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & transmission leaks ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

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Pass 27 Dec 2024 78,562 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 64,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Jan 2024 64,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 60,204 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 60,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 57,787 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 55,240 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 52,612 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,403 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 50,402 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 47,798 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 45,684 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,253 miles

Undertrays fitted

Various suspension bushes slight wear

Fail 11 Dec 2015 43,253 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,242 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,447 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,803 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,624 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,007 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,955 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 CEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 CEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH06 CEF registered?

SH06 CEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is SH06 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH06 CEF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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