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SH06 YVM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,691 mi
Last recorded138,691 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 138,691 miles

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

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

Park brake imbalanced suggesting repair or adjustment required

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 138,691 miles

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

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

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

Park brake imbalanced suggesting repair or adjustment required

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 138,671 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 132,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 127,973 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 127,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 116,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Park brake application uneven

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 116,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Park brake application uneven

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 95,800 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 95,800 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 88,302 miles

REAR TYRES 2-3mm.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,096 miles

LOCK TO LOCK SHOWS DAMAGE TO N/S FRONT INNER PANEL/WASHER WIRES. NOT CHAFING ON TURNPLATES BUT SERIOUS CONCERNS FOR LACK OF DISTANCE COMPARED TO O/S.

n/s front tyre outer tread worn.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 83,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

LOCK TO LOCK SHOWS DAMAGE TO N/S FRONT INNER PANEL/WASHER WIRES. NOT CHAFING ON TURNPLATES BUT SERIOUS CONCERNS FOR LACK OF DISTANCE COMPARED TO O/S.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre outer tread worn.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,116 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 74,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged,

parking brake pedal rubber missing.

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 YVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

SH06 YVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is SH06 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH06 YVM shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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