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HY06 DXE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,993 mi
Last recorded145,993 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 DXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 145,993 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 137,086 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 136,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 134,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 131,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 127,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 125,413 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 125,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 121,929 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 112,534 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,002 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 99,002 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 88,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 81,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 81,952 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,906 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,122 miles

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,599 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,160 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,231 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 DXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

HY06 DXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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