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DE06 HBB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

192,350 mi
Last recorded192,350 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 HBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 192,350 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 192,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 185,399 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 181,286 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 168,911 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 157,050 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 157,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 144,721 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 144,721 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 126,408 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 118,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 115,734 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 105,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 100,916 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 100,916 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread worn out on outer edge.[Continental Conti Sport Contact 3 225/45 X R17Y]

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm.[Continental Conti Sport Contact 3 245/40 X R17Y]

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated.

Offside front tyre tread worn out on outer edge.[Continental Conti Sport Contact 3 225/45 X R17Y]

Offside wiper blade deteriorated.

Oil leak from top rear of engine area.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,678 miles

Offside front fog lamp broken.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 90,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 63,235 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 63,235 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DE06 HBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE06 HBB, 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 DE06 HBB registered?

DE06 HBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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