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HY06 HGZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,460 mi
Last recorded184,460 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 HGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 184,460 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 184,460 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tighten rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 178,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 165,916 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 154,684 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 146,403 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 132,707 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 120,794 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 108,318 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 93,319 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,198 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 59,751 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,813 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,594 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,464 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,697 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)

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

rubber seal split on o/s torque strut ball joint

Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

rubber seal split on o/s torque strut ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,995 miles

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

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

rear springs slight surface corosion

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 HGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY06 HGZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for HY06 HGZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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