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DG06 HHC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,476 mi
Last recorded166,476 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 HHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 166,476 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slight split

Fail 23 May 2015 166,476 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside rearview mirror glass insecure

Offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slight split

Pass 24 May 2014 140,925 miles

Nearside rear antiroll bar mounting "D" bush slightly worn

Nearside side repeater in mirror lens broken

Underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 May 2014 140,925 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear antiroll bar mounting "D" bush slightly worn

Nearside side repeater in mirror lens broken

Underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2013 111,108 miles

All tyres worn very close to the legal limits on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 May 2013 111,108 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All tyres worn very close to the legal limits on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,157 miles

Offside front brake disc inner face slightly lipped

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 92,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake disc inner face slightly lipped

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 79,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2011 79,746 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2010 59,242 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,475 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)

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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DG06 HHC 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 58.3%.

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 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 DG06 HHC, 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 DG06 HHC registered?

DG06 HHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is DG06 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG06 HHC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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