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SH56 EUE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,567 mi
Last recorded141,567 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 EUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 141,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 134,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 128,951 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 126,002 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 122,657 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 113,861 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 110,004 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 99,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 95,187 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 88,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,795 miles

Monitor corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,177 miles

Monitor corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe.

Pass 13 May 2013 68,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,213 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 68,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,569 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 26,757 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,743 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 26,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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SH56 EUE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SH56 EUE, 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 SH56 EUE registered?

SH56 EUE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is SH56 EUE safe to buy?

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