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HY06 ACZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,428 mi
Last recorded57,428 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 ACZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 57,428 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 54,440 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 51,246 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 48,251 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 45,668 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 45,665 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2021 43,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 43,790 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 38,228 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 38,228 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 32,196 miles

Front damage inc. bonnet , grille and slam panel

Fail 1 May 2019 32,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front damage inc. bonnet , grille and slam panel

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 23 Feb 2018 20,008 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 21 Mar 2017 18,087 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 18,087 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 16,484 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,866 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 14,277 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 12,949 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 12,021 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 11,328 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 10,545 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 8,481 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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HY06 ACZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HY06 ACZ, 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 HY06 ACZ registered?

HY06 ACZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is HY06 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 ACZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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