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FP06 HJA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,526 mi
Last recorded113,526 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 HJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 113,526 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 107,581 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Middle pipe rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 107,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Middle pipe rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 102,919 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 102,895 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 99,057 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

E.M.L light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted

oil leek

Pass 14 May 2015 87,838 miles

engine management light on

exhaust mounting bracket broken off pipe before back box (but still supported)

Fail 14 May 2015 87,838 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

exhaust mounting bracket broken off pipe before back box (but still supported)

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner and outer edges (close to cords)

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake not releasing smoothly may need adjustment

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,448 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,070 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 69,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 53,220 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,764 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 20,161 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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FP06 HJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FP06 HJA, 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 FP06 HJA registered?

FP06 HJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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