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HN06 GHU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

44,167 mi
Last recorded44,167 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 GHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 44,167 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 44,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 41,674 miles

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

Front Water ingress in both side repeaters

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Dec 2023 38,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 35,100 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 32,338 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 32,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 25,785 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 25,785 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 22,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 17,914 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 17,505 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,856 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 15,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condensation in nearside mirror indicator

condensation in offside mirror indicator

nearside front tyre perished between tread

nearside front tyre wall damaged & perished

offside front tyre perished between tread

Fail 16 Apr 2014 15,799 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condensation in nearside mirror indicator

condensation in offside mirror indicator

nearside front tyre perished between tread

nearside front tyre wall damaged & perished

offside front tyre perished between tread

Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,075 miles

Damage to NSF tyre sidewall and signs the tyre has been run flat

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,844 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 13,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,114 miles

Nearside front tyre has deep cut outer wall an attempt to glue it has been tryed

Small cut outer wall offside front tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2011 11,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has deep cut outer wall an attempt to glue it has been tryed

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small cut outer wall offside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2010 8,990 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 8,231 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 GHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GHU, 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 GHU registered?

HN06 GHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is HN06 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN06 GHU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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