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HY06 HHX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,977 mi
Last recorded145,977 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 145,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Fail 12 Nov 2025 145,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 14 Nov 2024 136,787 miles

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 16 Nov 2023 130,765 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 123,733 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 123,733 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 118,786 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 115,609 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,540 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 102,311 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,876 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,627 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,794 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

screw has punctured tread of n/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,879 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,940 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 86,894 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn slightly (small wear lip to edges)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,691 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Front rack gaiters worn, Tracking check,Plastic covers under side over brakes/steering /outer sills.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,175 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Plastic covers under side over brakes/steering/outer sills.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 71,953 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Front tyres worn outer edges, Tracking check, Plastic covers over brakes/steering ,front to rear under side.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,953 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Front tyres worn outer edges, Tracking check, Plastic covers over brakes/steering ,front to rear under side.

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 HHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HHX, 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 HHX registered?

HY06 HHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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The MOT history for HY06 HHX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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