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HW06 HWU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,628 mi
Last recorded110,628 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 HWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 110,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside ind. flash fast

Offside side repeater lens cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

nsr jacking rubber missing

outer sills and under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

under trays and front rad support damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2016 110,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fore most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside ind. flash fast

Offside side repeater lens cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

nsr jacking rubber missing

outer sills and under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

under trays and front rad support damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,743 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,743 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 4 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,647 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 89,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,526 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 75,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,512 miles

Advise:front bumper damage

Advise:n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 25 Aug 2011 51,021 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise:front bumper damage

Advise:n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 28 Aug 2010 40,537 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 40,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,657 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 31,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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HW06 HWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HW06 HWU, 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 HW06 HWU registered?

HW06 HWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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