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P6 HLY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,960 mi
Last recorded99,960 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 HLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 99,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 99,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 75,703 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,508 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 67,649 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2020 66,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 65,938 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,253 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 64,253 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

excessive oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2017 62,697 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 59,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

side and rear windows tinted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2016 59,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav holder (8.3.1e)

engine covers fitted

side and rear windows tinted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 58,843 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,812 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 53,794 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 50,504 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 44,275 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 35,522 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,446 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 28,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 26,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,920 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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P6 HLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P6 HLY, 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 P6 HLY registered?

P6 HLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is P6 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P6 HLY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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