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HJ06 KCY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,474 mi
Last recorded59,474 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 59,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 58,106 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 56,091 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 53,769 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 53,768 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 51,506 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 49,549 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 48,270 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,223 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 45,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,161 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,095 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,840 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,019 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,634 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,061 miles

ADVISE NRARSIDE REAR TYRE SMALL NAIL IN SECTION OF TREAD

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,085 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,055 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,026 miles

.. nearside/offside front tyres starting to wear on inner section

Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,370 miles

.. nearside/offside rear tyres getting low in tread depth 3/4mm of tread left

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 KCY 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 HJ06 KCY, 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 KCY registered?

HJ06 KCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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