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A17 HMD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,999 mi
Last recorded101,999 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 HMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 101,999 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 100,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 100,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 98,317 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 96,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,118 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 92,776 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,783 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,786 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,591 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 82,305 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 79,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,425 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 71,478 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smear

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,002 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 56,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brakes slightly binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,215 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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A17 HMD 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 85.7%.

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 A17 HMD, 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 A17 HMD registered?

A17 HMD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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