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HJ06 XNZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,748 mi
Last recorded90,748 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 XNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 90,748 miles

Central Front Undertray Fitted

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 84,139 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 78,753 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 76,449 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 76,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 74,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 72,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 71,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2020 71,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 68,625 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 64,396 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 59,339 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres slight damage to outer sidewalls

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Aug 2015 54,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,250 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 41,992 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,645 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,898 miles

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

Nearside rear spring rubbing on lower suspension arm

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 36,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

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

Nearside rear spring rubbing on lower suspension arm

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,976 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 23,516 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,516 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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 XNZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XNZ, 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 HJ06 XNZ registered?

HJ06 XNZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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