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HV06 ZLK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,710 mi
Last recorded151,710 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 ZLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 151,710 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 151,434 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 137,608 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

glow plug lamp on

rear discs pitted on inside

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Mar 2017 120,303 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 117,779 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 117,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 112,620 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 112,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,944 miles

fluid leak underside and o/s area, very close to contaminating brakes, recommend inspection/ repair.

front tyres low edges and perished. 225/45/17.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,672 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 86,302 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 86,297 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,482 miles

front discs 60% worn

Fail 17 Nov 2011 81,482 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

front discs 60% worn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,770 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,403 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,279 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres worn low on tread

Fail 20 Apr 2009 49,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres worn low on tread

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 ZLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZLK, 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 ZLK registered?

HV06 ZLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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