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CF06 HLJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,348 mi
Last recorded148,348 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 HLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 148,348 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 16 Nov 2017 137,321 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 125,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 114,420 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 104,952 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 96,969 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 83,978 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 69,647 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,395 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 64,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,994 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,783 miles

nearside front tyre wall has slight crack

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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CF06 HLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CF06 HLJ, 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 CF06 HLJ registered?

CF06 HLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is CF06 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF06 HLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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