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H7 CXR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,752 mi
Last recorded53,752 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 CXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 53,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 53,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 50,193 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 47,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 47,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect New bulb fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 40,211 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 33,215 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 32,766 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 32,192 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 32,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,478 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 30,478 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,261 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 28,177 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 25,644 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 23,360 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 23,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 21,648 miles

Service eceeded indicated.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 19,938 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,064 miles

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 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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 17,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 14,146 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

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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H7 CXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H7 CXR, 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 H7 CXR registered?

H7 CXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is H7 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 CXR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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