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SH06 DBU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,143 mi
Last recorded179,143 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 DBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 May 2018 179,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Cut on inner sidewall not through to cords

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2017 174,008 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 168,083 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 149,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,794 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 109,907 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 96,160 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,118 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,825 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 DBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

SH06 DBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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