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HN06 GEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,130 mi
Last recorded172,130 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 GEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 172,130 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 172,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 146,148 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 128,412 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 128,014 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 111,461 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 111,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 102,967 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 86,549 miles

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

coolant reservoir leaking

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,259 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 22 Jul 2017 80,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,741 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 71,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.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)

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 55,055 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,057 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 46,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,600 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,834 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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HN06 GEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN06 GEJ, 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 HN06 GEJ registered?

HN06 GEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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