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AD06 HLW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,656 mi
Last recorded178,656 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 HLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 178,656 miles

Rear various brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 May 2026 178,640 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear various brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2025 172,510 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 166,511 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 164,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 159,220 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 159,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 154,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 152,502 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 151,035 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 149,037 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 137,290 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 129,690 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 129,522 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 122,992 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

undertrays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2015 104,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,251 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,419 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 65,179 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,640 miles

front tyres scuffing off outer edge tread

Pass 3 Jul 2010 47,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,406 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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AD06 HLW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD06 HLW, 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 AD06 HLW registered?

AD06 HLW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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The MOT history for AD06 HLW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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