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HJ06 KBX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,511 mi
Last recorded120,511 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 KBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 120,511 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 120,511 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 114,272 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 114,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 108,165 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 120,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 30 Dec 2020 96,360 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 89,604 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 82,078 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,378 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,066 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 65,063 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 54,374 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 54,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,763 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 43,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,698 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,301 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,630 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,437 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,476 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 15,116 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)

both rear tyres have cuts in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

gearbox oil leak

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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HJ06 KBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HJ06 KBX, 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 HJ06 KBX registered?

HJ06 KBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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