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SM06 BHU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,664 mi
Last recorded95,664 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 BHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,664 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,066 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,227 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 76,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 70,088 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 70,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 61,493 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,858 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 54,858 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,262 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,655 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,294 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,568 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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SM06 BHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM06 BHU, 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 SM06 BHU registered?

SM06 BHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is SM06 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM06 BHU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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