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HK06 LZE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,020 mi
Last recorded184,020 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 184,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 177,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both front shock mount bearings seizing up

Fail 10 Jun 2021 177,523 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both front shock mount bearings seizing up

Pass 30 Jun 2020 173,588 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust mounting defective one rear silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside windscreen wiper deteriorating

Nearside rear brake squealing

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 173,588 miles

Service brake excessively binding offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust mounting defective one rear silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside windscreen wiper deteriorating

Nearside rear brake squealing

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 165,606 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 155,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 144,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 144,298 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 133,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 122,711 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 122,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 109,954 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 109,954 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 96,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,577 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on both edges

front castor suspension arm bushes deteriorated

slight play in nearside inner track rod end

Fail 21 Jun 2012 85,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on both edges

front castor suspension arm bushes deteriorated

slight play in nearside inner track rod end

Pass 10 Jun 2011 74,491 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,676 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 53,238 miles

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

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

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 LZE 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LZE, 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 LZE registered?

HK06 LZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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