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SH06 OWG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,581 mi
Last recorded62,581 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 OWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 62,581 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 60,662 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 58,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,155 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 53,014 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 53,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 51,198 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,360 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 46,223 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 41,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracked on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,493 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 31,083 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,151 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 28,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 25,748 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,270 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,954 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,657 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 14,461 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 OWG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OWG, 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 OWG registered?

SH06 OWG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is SH06 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH06 OWG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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