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M31 HCC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,173 mi
Last recorded110,173 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 HCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 110,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 105,691 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 103,473 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 103,471 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 98,390 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 93,879 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,078 miles

parking brake performance lower than expected and only just meets requirements...

Fail 12 Nov 2020 85,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

parking brake performance lower than expected and only just meets requirements...

Pass 8 May 2019 77,570 miles

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

various under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2018 62,689 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 62,668 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,575 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,983 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn edges & close to limit

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge & perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 50,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre badly worn edges & close to limit

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge & perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,130 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,481 miles

225/45r17 y conti

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres bald on edges

n/s/f rim dented

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2014 40,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

225/45r17 y conti

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres bald on edges

n/s/f rim dented

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre wearing very badly outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 37,240 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre wearing very badly outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,966 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 30,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 25,844 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mil

offside reartyre on 2.5mil

Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,038 miles

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

Offside 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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M31 HCC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M31 HCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M31 HCC registered?

M31 HCC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2006.

Is M31 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 HCC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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