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DF06 HXC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,646 mi
Last recorded128,646 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 HXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 128,646 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 114,644 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 114,369 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 114,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 103,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Front oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2018 103,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 96,758 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,209 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 84,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 84,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,017 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,117 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 63,117 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,972 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 53,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,835 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,184 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 29,184 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DF06 HXC 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 63.2%.

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 DF06 HXC, 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 DF06 HXC registered?

DF06 HXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is DF06 HXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF06 HXC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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