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HK06 FGG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 FGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 79,674 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 79,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension arm excessive ball joint play (rear straight arm marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn play in drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension arm excessive ball joint play (rear straight arm marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 70,953 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 68,132 miles

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

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

o/s rear stop lamp slightly damaged

Fail 14 May 2024 68,132 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

o/s rear stop lamp slightly damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 55,122 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 55,122 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 51,559 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 48,280 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,401 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 47,401 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 42,002 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 39,355 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 36,417 miles

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

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

centre to rear exhaust mounting corroded

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 29 May 2015 33,376 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 26,742 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 22,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 19,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 12,809 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 7,721 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 5,897 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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HK06 FGG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FGG, 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 FGG registered?

HK06 FGG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is HK06 FGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 FGG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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