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HD06 UBO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,602 mi
Last recorded72,602 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 UBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 72,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 72,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 53,903 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2025 53,903 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb required replacing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2024 53,873 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 53,873 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 52,022 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 51,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 49,643 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 49,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,817 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 44,370 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 41,427 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 41,427 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 39,487 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,357 miles

Brake pad warning light display on dash brake paqds ok

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,675 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 35,675 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,962 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,857 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on extreme outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,297 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,222 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 10,587 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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HD06 UBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HD06 UBO, 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 HD06 UBO registered?

HD06 UBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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