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HJ06 YHZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,231 mi
Last recorded167,231 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 YHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 167,231 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 156,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2021 148,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2021 148,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 140,292 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 140,292 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 135,341 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 129,624 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 123,503 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 123,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 120,069 miles

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

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

Oil leaks noted

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

Rear brake disc/s uneven wear

Fail 6 Aug 2016 120,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leaks noted

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

Rear brake disc/s uneven wear

Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,954 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2014 98,462 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,698 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,799 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)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder,front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,112 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder,front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2010 62,744 miles

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

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

unable to inspect brake master cylinder,front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2009 51,599 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 YHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHZ, 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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HJ06 YHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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