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HY06 XFS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,354 mi
Last recorded85,354 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 85,354 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 80,870 miles

Front fogs damaged both

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 both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 80,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front fogs damaged both

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 both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 75,367 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 66,168 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 66,168 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 59,802 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,587 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,029 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,361 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 55,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,748 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,039 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front and rear number plates deteriating

Pass 16 May 2013 37,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 28,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate deteriating

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 14 May 2012 28,353 miles

front number plate deteriating

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 2 Jun 2011 20,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r indicater starting to discolour

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,742 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r indicater starting to discolour

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,856 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,146 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)

screw in tread of nearside rear tyre.

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 XFS 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 77.3%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

HY06 XFS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is HY06 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 XFS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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