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HK06 DME

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,496 mi
Last recorded136,496 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 136,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 131,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 121,712 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 119,457 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 119,444 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 115,384 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 110,166 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 98,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 93,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,988 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 77,636 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 73,686 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,508 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 60,505 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,413 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn to limits

Pass 11 Jul 2010 40,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jul 2009 33,227 miles

evidence of fuel accumulation on top of engine bottem covers - possible fuel seepage

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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HK06 DME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HK06 DME, 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 HK06 DME registered?

HK06 DME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is HK06 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 DME shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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