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HY06 RZF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,101 mi
Last recorded114,101 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 114,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 110,288 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 100,383 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 100,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 96,153 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 96,153 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 93,728 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 93,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 87,860 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 87,860 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 81,877 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,271 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 62,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,301 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,681 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 25,011 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,675 miles

Under Trays fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

Fail 18 Feb 2009 17,675 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Under Trays fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

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 RZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

HY06 RZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is HY06 RZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 RZF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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