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MH06 TYC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

154,082 mi
Last recorded154,082 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 TYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 154,082 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 154,048 miles

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

Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 148,949 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 148,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 144,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 140,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 135,187 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 130,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 125,067 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 112,265 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 102,273 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,994 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 83,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 83,381 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,646 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,148 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on edges and just legal

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise front brake pads wearing very low

advise near side door mirror indicator lense damaged

advise rear suspension and exhaust all corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2011 51,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges and just legal

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise front brake pads wearing very low

advise near side door mirror indicator lense damaged

advise rear suspension and exhaust all corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,296 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)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 38,291 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,445 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,031 miles

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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MH06 TYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MH06 TYC, 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 MH06 TYC registered?

MH06 TYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is MH06 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH06 TYC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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