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HV06 PBX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,344 mi
Last recorded109,344 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 PBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 109,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (advise replacing ASAP) (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake performance low ,borderline pass

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen scored

Pass 16 Oct 2024 108,910 miles

Both sides parking brake performance low 17% total

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear(advise replacing) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen scored

Pass 6 Oct 2023 106,360 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 102,741 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 102,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,918 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen slightly scored

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,205 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,596 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 89,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,944 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 83,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,052 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 76,050 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,712 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 69,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,001 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 65,001 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reversing lamp right warning lamp on

Fail 30 Jul 2013 58,262 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reversing lamp right warning lamp on

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front end damagew

ns/front and rear tyres have cuts on sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,346 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 43,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,921 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,536 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HV06 PBX, 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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HV06 PBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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