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AO06 HVJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,478 mi
Last recorded102,478 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 HVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 102,478 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside/nearside (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 100,007 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside Offside ()

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 100,007 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside Offside ()

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 95,601 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside an near side movement ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,740 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s off/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 85,865 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 85,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,639 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,255 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,992 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,128 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 51,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket corroded aaway (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 47,426 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,223 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 47,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

o/s/f to/rear under tray haning off

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,588 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,556 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,955 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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AO06 HVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO06 HVJ, 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 AO06 HVJ registered?

AO06 HVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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