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HJ06 VAE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,716 mi
Last recorded117,716 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 VAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 117,716 miles

ENGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 115,228 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 111,791 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 108,536 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 92,713 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 84,233 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,197 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 62,786 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 51,821 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,077 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,593 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,673 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 26,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,589 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 19,974 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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HJ06 VAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

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

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