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HV06 PBZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,583 mi
Last recorded100,583 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 PBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 100,583 miles

parking brake performance 17% .minimum permissible limit 16% advise attention .

Fail 19 Sep 2026 100,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake performance 17% .minimum permissible limit 16% advise attention .

Pass 20 Sep 2025 94,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm . minimum limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge trad depth 3mm .minimum limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 88,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 82,079 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 92,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 77,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 73,234 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 73,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of the two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,293 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 59,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,067 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,749 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,688 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,208 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,507 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder fully due to cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,718 miles

unagle to check parts of steering brakes exhaust as covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,727 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,506 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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HV06 PBZ 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 78.3%.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

HV06 PBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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The MOT history for HV06 PBZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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