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KY06 HLZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

165,383 mi
Last recorded165,383 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 HLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 165,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 153,089 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2024 153,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2023 140,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2022 132,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,099 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 116,186 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 116,184 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 103,560 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 103,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 102,019 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cover fitted springs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2018 102,019 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

cover fitted springs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,034 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 90,003 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 77,515 miles

n/s/f tyre cut but not showing chords

o/s/f rim damaged

o/s/f track rod end has slight pay

o/s/r tyre cut but not showing chords

Fail 10 Feb 2016 77,489 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate insecure back plating (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f track rod end has slight pay

o/s/r tyre cut but not showing chords

n/s/f tyre cut but not showing chords

o/s/f rim damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2014 64,353 miles

front lower rear suspension arms have play

Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,378 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,666 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,780 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,696 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,984 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 26,877 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 19,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 19,485 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 19,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KY06 HLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KY06 HLZ, 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 KY06 HLZ registered?

KY06 HLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is KY06 HLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY06 HLZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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