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SH52 OLA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,123 mi
Last recorded123,123 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 OLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 123,123 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 113,370 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 106,836 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 101,234 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,391 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,406 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 86,406 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 78,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 16 May 2018 73,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,134 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 70,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,491 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 67,318 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 67,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,697 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 59,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,843 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,990 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,256 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,165 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,464 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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SH52 OLA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SH52 OLA, 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 SH52 OLA registered?

SH52 OLA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2006.

Is SH52 OLA safe to buy?

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