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HX06 SOC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,297 mi
Last recorded128,297 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 SOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 128,297 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 123,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 123,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 116,881 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 116,871 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2022 113,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,752 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 103,294 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 99,640 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,295 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 96,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,327 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,890 miles

engine covers and lower covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2015 86,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers and lower covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,334 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,421 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,849 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,365 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,397 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,889 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2009 34,889 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HX06 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

HX06 SOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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