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SH56 PHU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

117,143 mi
Last recorded117,143 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 PHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 117,143 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper defective

undertrays fitted restricting view of multiple underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2021 117,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

play at both front wheels - mixture of lower arm movement and slight wheel bearing play

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper defective

undertrays fitted restricting view of multiple underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective At front beside gearbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front also have cuts to sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some mot items.

Fail 18 Mar 2020 114,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/45/17 cut also but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays restricting view of multiple underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2020 114,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear handbrake readings poor

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/45/17 cut also but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays restricting view of multiple underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,707 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 111,701 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 107,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2018 107,823 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,538 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 103,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,149 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 9 Aug 2016 99,638 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,833 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,884 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 83,884 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,349 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 78,349 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side headlamp mounting fractured.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,752 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 71,752 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 64,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,516 miles

nearside front tyre heavy outer shoulder wear

offside front tyre heavy outer shoulder wear

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,153 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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SH56 PHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SH56 PHU, 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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SH56 PHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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