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SH06 ZTJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,459 mi
Last recorded138,459 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 138,459 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 138,459 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 135,551 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 135,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 116,847 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 116,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 102,015 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 102,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,006 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,496 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,222 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside front tyre appears under inflated

Fail 24 Feb 2015 82,222 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside front tyre appears under inflated

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,692 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 73,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,252 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,183 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 50,183 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,478 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

Fail 23 Mar 2010 34,478 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

front brake pads slightly worn

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 ZTJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

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

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