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DY06 HFV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,532 mi
Last recorded104,532 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 HFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 104,532 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 104,529 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 99,016 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2023 94,823 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 94,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 88,881 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 83,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,313 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,193 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARKING BRAKE (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,245 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,175 miles

information display indicated fault with os stop light --working when checked

park brake readings from os lower than nsr achieving 19%

Fail 12 Apr 2016 70,175 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center hanger weld repair (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split--welded (7.1.2)

information display indicated fault with os stop light --working when checked

park brake readings from os lower than nsr achieving 19%

Pass 17 Apr 2015 66,190 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 62,415 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 58,510 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,208 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,955 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,149 miles

General Corrosion At Rear

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,836 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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DY06 HFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DY06 HFV, 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 DY06 HFV registered?

DY06 HFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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