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HV06 XBR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

167,951 mi
Last recorded167,951 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 XBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 167,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 159,241 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 155,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 151,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 147,282 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 141,346 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 132,573 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 132,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 127,567 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 120,123 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 112,151 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

child seat fitted,unable to check nsr seatbelt

Fail 4 Jan 2016 112,151 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted,unable to check nsr seatbelt

Pass 5 Jan 2015 101,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2014 90,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,134 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 80,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 74,659 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 74,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,779 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,100 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 XBR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

HV06 XBR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2006.

Is HV06 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV06 XBR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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