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RE06 HVK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

188,076 mi
Last recorded188,076 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 HVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 188,076 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 183,443 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 183,437 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 179,894 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 174,597 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 174,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 165,850 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 159,443 miles

exhaust bracket deteriated

Pass 8 Jul 2019 156,755 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 156,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 148,204 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 140,261 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

General surface rust

General surface rust

Fail 4 Jul 2017 140,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

General surface rust

General surface rust

Pass 6 Jul 2016 132,583 miles

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

undersheilds and engine covers

Fail 5 Jul 2016 132,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

undersheilds and engine covers

Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 113,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 107,138 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 107,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 101,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,807 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 91,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,507 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 69,501 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 48,409 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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RE06 HVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RE06 HVK, 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 RE06 HVK registered?

RE06 HVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is RE06 HVK safe to buy?

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