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HG06 CAO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,921 mi
Last recorded70,921 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 CAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 70,921 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 67,894 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 65,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 62,294 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,591 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,055 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,915 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,130 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,374 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 47,374 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,508 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 41,556 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 41,556 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,817 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 37,644 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,346 miles

cannot see inner rear brake pads without dismantling

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,509 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,951 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,310 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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HG06 CAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HG06 CAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG06 CAO registered?

HG06 CAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is HG06 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG06 CAO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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