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HT06 DZA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,928 mi
Last recorded100,928 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT06 DZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 100,928 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle Has Been undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2025 99,414 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2024 97,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 95,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 92,369 miles

both rear different wheels

Fail 27 Sep 2022 92,362 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,470 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,397 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers + shields fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 83,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

engine management light on

Fail 22 Aug 2019 83,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

engine management light on

Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,730 miles

both sills slightly corroded

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,520 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 71,929 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 68,951 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 65,451 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 65,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,115 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 62,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2010 52,170 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 52,170 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,925 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,501 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,993 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 42,856 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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HT06 DZA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HT06 DZA, 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 HT06 DZA registered?

HT06 DZA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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