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AK06 HXG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,752 mi
Last recorded87,752 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 HXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 87,752 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 87,749 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 86,239 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 83,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 80,943 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 77,725 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 77,725 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 75,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 73,183 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 71,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 14 May 2018 69,840 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 68,510 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 66,531 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 63,942 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 63,942 miles

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 61,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 59,717 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 59,717 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 59,703 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side rear seat belt reqd some asisstance to retract

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount corroding

Pass 10 May 2012 57,086 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,088 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,225 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 41,150 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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AK06 HXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AK06 HXG, 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 AK06 HXG registered?

AK06 HXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is AK06 HXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 HXG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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