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HL04 HKL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

128,138 mi
Last recorded128,138 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL04 HKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 128,138 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 128,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 122,034 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2024 122,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s 'D' bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 116,349 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 116,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 110,006 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 104,585 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 104,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,045 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 100,044 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall.run flat? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 97,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,696 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 93,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,552 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,219 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 84,219 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 77,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,924 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 71,924 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 54,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,627 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,611 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 44,611 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 38,082 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,082 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,074 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,871 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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HL04 HKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 HL04 HKL, 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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HL04 HKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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