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MH06 XGL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,218 mi
Last recorded79,218 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 XGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 79,218 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 77,616 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 76,104 miles

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake foot pedal sticking on return (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front hand brake performance just met requirements

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 76,104 miles

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake foot pedal sticking on return (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front hand brake performance just met requirements

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 73,848 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 73,848 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 71,603 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,630 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 68,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 68,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 64,397 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 61,481 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 58,218 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,187 miles

items removed from drivers view

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,914 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,505 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 32,842 miles

child seat fitted to osr seat

gearbox damp with oil

Pass 30 May 2012 27,953 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,491 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,198 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 11,611 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 XGL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XGL, 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 MH06 XGL registered?

MH06 XGL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is MH06 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH06 XGL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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