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DY06 HGJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

216,385 mi
Last recorded216,385 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 HGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 216,385 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 216,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 May 2024 194,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 155,538 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 113,456 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 111,409 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 111,406 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 109,444 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 109,444 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 104,849 miles

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,361 miles

o/s/r steel brake is starting to corrode

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,860 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,219 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,420 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 56,420 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,879 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,241 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,910 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 HGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

DY06 HGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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The MOT history for DY06 HGJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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