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ST06 HCA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,692 mi
Last recorded167,692 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 HCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 167,692 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 155,743 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 155,743 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 145,226 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 134,197 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 116,060 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 116,060 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,489 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre tread close to legal limits on outer edge 1.6mm (step tyre)

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

some bulbs not working on center stop lamp

Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,820 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2011 86,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 79,864 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 79,864 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 May 2009 68,642 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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ST06 HCA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST06 HCA, 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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ST06 HCA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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