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PX06 HMO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,523 mi
Last recorded102,523 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 HMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 102,523 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 99,537 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,598 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 94,649 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH BADLY TARNISHED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,531 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Front bumper cracked

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 89,516 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Front bumper cracked

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 89,499 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front bumper broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 81,642 miles

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

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

light corrosion underside of vehicle

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2019 81,638 miles

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

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

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

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

light corrosion underside of vehicle

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 74,173 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 74,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,969 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,458 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,455 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 54,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,060 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 49,060 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,694 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 43,694 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,102 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,215 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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PX06 HMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX06 HMO, 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 PX06 HMO registered?

PX06 HMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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