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SH06 ZZC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,358 mi
Last recorded102,358 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 ZZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 102,358 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 98,308 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,395 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake disc worn

Fail 21 Oct 2020 96,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective one exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake disc worn

Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,440 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres bold inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Sep 2019 89,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres bold inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 73,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 69,558 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outer edges

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

undertray, engine covers fitted and unable to clearly view brakes

Fail 11 Sep 2015 69,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracked on outer edges

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge and cracked

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

undertray, engine covers fitted and unable to clearly view brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded at rear

nearside headlamp aim on lower limits

offside headlamp aim on upper limits

Fail 9 Sep 2014 61,314 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s/f outer tyre wall cut /damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside hand brake effort low

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,799 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake effort low

Fail 11 Sep 2012 50,793 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,328 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 26,011 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,178 miles

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

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 ZZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

SH06 ZZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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