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DY06 HGN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

201,908 mi
Last recorded201,908 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 HGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 201,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balls - inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight leak- exhaust flexi section

Pass 13 Feb 2024 199,956 miles

both front tyres inner edges

movement in ns rackend

oil leak

os brake pipe corroded

tie bar bushes soft

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 193,285 miles

front pads getting low

oil leak

rear anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

underside,suspension and some brake components are corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 193,285 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads getting low

number plate light out

oil leak

rear anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

underside,suspension and some brake components are corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 190,554 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2021 189,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 186,702 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 186,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 185,030 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front strut top rough

Fail 5 Feb 2019 185,030 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front strut top rough

Pass 30 Jan 2018 183,462 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 183,453 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 180,669 miles

Front discs worn

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn outside edge

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

Rear tyres close to marker bars

Pass 29 Jan 2016 178,243 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower(both arms) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 174,191 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 174,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 167,005 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Fail 4 Mar 2014 167,005 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Feb 2013 147,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres worn on edges advise front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Feb 2013 147,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres worn on edges advise front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 124,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2011 96,515 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 96,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake warning light on

Front pads starting to get low

O/S/F tyre bald on edges

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

Rear pads starting to get low

Pass 11 Feb 2010 80,379 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 80,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 56,140 miles

225/45 r 17 91y

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

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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DY06 HGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DY06 HGN, 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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DY06 HGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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