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HJ06 YWL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,089 mi
Last recorded64,089 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 64,089 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 63,659 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 62,447 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 61,314 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 60,137 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 58,151 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,158 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,700 miles

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2018 54,047 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,700 miles

brake warning light on but brakes ok

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,083 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 49,387 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 49,387 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,332 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic body sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2013 45,415 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic body sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2012 42,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,799 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,524 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted

cut in nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,236 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 YWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YWL, 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 YWL registered?

HJ06 YWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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The MOT history for HJ06 YWL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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