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HIL 2302

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,098 mi
Last recorded81,098 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 2302
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 81,098 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 78,078 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 78,078 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 76,334 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 76,310 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device on suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 72,611 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 65,562 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 55,337 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 50,500 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 45,999 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2018 42,072 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,947 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 34,538 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,815 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,351 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,803 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,629 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,068 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,389 miles

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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HIL 2302 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 HIL 2302, 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 HIL 2302 registered?

HIL 2302 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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