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HX06 RJU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,887 mi
Last recorded74,887 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 RJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 74,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 65,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 65,993 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 49,859 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 49,800 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 49,708 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 49,505 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 48,884 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 47,221 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 47,221 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,797 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,994 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 42,136 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 39,149 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,018 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,251 miles

both front tyres are worn

Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,812 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 22,048 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 22,045 miles

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

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 5 May 2009 16,331 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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HX06 RJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HX06 RJU, 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 HX06 RJU registered?

HX06 RJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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The MOT history for HX06 RJU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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