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HY06 HJA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,676 mi
Last recorded94,676 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 94,676 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear springs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2022 94,676 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear springs corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 81,443 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2020 77,661 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

covers masking components

wear in front suspension bushes

Fail 20 May 2020 77,659 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

covers masking components

wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,134 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed Front and Rear Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,701 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,266 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,520 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,226 miles

corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,032 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,879 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,422 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 38,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 30,778 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,710 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,700 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 HJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HJA, 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 HJA registered?

HY06 HJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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