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HV06 OEL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,782 mi
Last recorded125,782 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 OEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 125,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 124,876 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 122,855 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 120,321 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 118,197 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 116,116 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 114,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 110,687 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 104,588 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 104,588 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,721 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 94,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 83,941 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 73,998 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,019 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 54,512 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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,512 miles

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

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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HV06 OEL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV06 OEL, 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 HV06 OEL registered?

HV06 OEL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is HV06 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV06 OEL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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